- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Benoni
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (E£ 165) | E£ 72 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (E£ 73) | E£ 72 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (E£ 76) | E£ 36 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (E£ 20) | E£ 13 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (E£ 44) | E£ 20 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (E£ 22) | E£ 14 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (E£ 104) | E£ 29 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (E£ 30) | E£ 21 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (E£ 26) | E£ 5.98 | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (E£ 134) | E£ 92 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (E£ 24) | E£ 11 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (E£ 15,325) | E£ 5,401 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (E£ 10,764) | E£ 3,866 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (E£ 1,606) | E£ 898 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (E£ 11,920) | E£ 3,625 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (E£ 7,541) | E£ 2,335 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (E£ 1,216) | E£ 736 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (E£ 778) | E£ 365 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (E£ 6,811) | E£ 6,508 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (E£ 2,444) | E£ 1,489 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (E£ 202) | E£ 67 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (E£ 1,203) | E£ 740 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (E£ 705) | E£ 614 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (E£ 1,459) | E£ 1,504 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (E£ 1,167) | E£ 777 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 264% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 264% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (E£ 493,673) | E£ 453,039 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (E£ 18) | E£ 3.88 | + 371% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (E£ 2,189) | E£ 182 | + 1100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (E£ 112) | E£ 126 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 158% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 164 (E£ 239) | E£ 33 | + 630% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (E£ 207) | E£ 80 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (E£ 465) | E£ 200 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (E£ 61) | E£ 40 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (E£ 91) | E£ 26 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (E£ 117) | E£ 48 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (E£ 559) | E£ 153 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (E£ 178) | E£ 96 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (E£ 464) | E£ 520 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (E£ 825) | E£ 228 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (E£ 62) | E£ 52 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (E£ 470) | E£ 416 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (E£ 58) | E£ 28 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 348 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.460
EGP
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 132% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 34,746
(R 23,806)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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