- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Benoni
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (E£ 158) | E£ 60 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (E£ 73) | E£ 51 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (E£ 71) | E£ 32 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (E£ 22) | E£ 12 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (E£ 37) | E£ 17 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (E£ 19) | E£ 5.56 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (E£ 86) | E£ 26 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.76 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 109 (E£ 147) | E£ 88 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (E£ 13) | E£ 2.12 | + 499% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 179% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,333 (E£ 12,588) | E£ 4,499 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,333 (E£ 9,891) | E£ 2,486 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,067 (E£ 1,439) | E£ 223 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,412 (E£ 11,345) | E£ 2,488 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,785 (E£ 6,453) | E£ 1,489 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 922 (E£ 1,243) | E£ 253 | + 392% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 318 (E£ 428) | E£ 350 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,250 (E£ 7,080) | E£ 5,618 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,533 (E£ 2,067) | E£ 1,400 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 142 (E£ 191) | E£ 55 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (E£ 37) | E£ 17 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 752 (E£ 1,015) | E£ 587 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 446 (E£ 602) | E£ 581 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,175 (E£ 1,585) | E£ 1,360 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (E£ 1,076) | E£ 466 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 448% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 448% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (E£ 456,178) | E£ 317,760 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (E£ 16) | E£ 2.91 | + 467% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (E£ 2,023) | E£ 109 | + 1756% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (E£ 104) | E£ 21 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 208% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 203 (E£ 274) | E£ 24 | + 1032% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (E£ 192) | E£ 76 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 315 (E£ 425) | E£ 112 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (E£ 51) | E£ 30 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (E£ 34) | E£ 19 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (E£ 70) | E£ 23 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 54 (E£ 73) | E£ 27 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 368 (E£ 496) | E£ 119 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (E£ 164) | E£ 73 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (E£ 428) | E£ 283 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (E£ 701) | E£ 233 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (E£ 58) | E£ 52 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (E£ 37) | E£ 24 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (E£ 435) | E£ 379 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 546 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.349
EGP
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 188% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 40,335
(R 29,906)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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