- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Benoni
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (E£ 152) | E£ 68 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (E£ 70) | E£ 60 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (E£ 68) | E£ 32 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (E£ 36) | E£ 16 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (E£ 18) | E£ 6 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (E£ 82) | E£ 27 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.21 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (E£ 24) | E£ 14 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 109 (E£ 141) | E£ 88 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (E£ 12) | E£ 2.28 | + 434% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 155% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,333 (E£ 12,055) | E£ 4,826 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,333 (E£ 9,472) | E£ 2,486 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,067 (E£ 1,378) | E£ 245 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,412 (E£ 10,865) | E£ 2,488 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,785 (E£ 6,180) | E£ 1,489 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 922 (E£ 1,190) | E£ 238 | + 400% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 318 (E£ 410) | E£ 397 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,250 (E£ 6,781) | E£ 6,060 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,533 (E£ 1,980) | E£ 1,489 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 142 (E£ 183) | E£ 60 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (E£ 35) | E£ 17 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 752 (E£ 972) | E£ 735 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 446 (E£ 576) | E£ 604 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,175 (E£ 1,518) | E£ 1,360 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (E£ 1,031) | E£ 581 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 372% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 372% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (E£ 436,870) | E£ 348,808 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.19 | + 395% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (E£ 1,937) | E£ 123 | + 1481% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (E£ 99) | E£ 21 | + 375% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 189% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 203 (E£ 263) | E£ 24 | + 984% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (E£ 183) | E£ 90 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 315 (E£ 407) | E£ 98 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (E£ 49) | E£ 30 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (E£ 33) | E£ 19 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (E£ 67) | E£ 23 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 54 (E£ 70) | E£ 28 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 368 (E£ 475) | E£ 119 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (E£ 157) | E£ 80 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (E£ 410) | E£ 323 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (E£ 672) | E£ 214 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (E£ 55) | E£ 52 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (E£ 31) | E£ 19 | + 57% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (E£ 416) | E£ 433 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 469 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.292
EGP
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 159% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 36,251
(R 28,067)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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