- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Queenstown
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queenstown, South Africa compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 182 (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 84 (€5.65) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (€3.11) | €4.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 10 (€0.64) | €0.73 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 17 (€1.15) | €1.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.47) | €1.00 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (€3.18) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 34 (€2.30) | €1.04 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (€0.83) | €0.67 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (€0.62) | €0.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 61 (€4.11) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 13 (€0.90) | €1.37 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7 (€0.50) | €0.82 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown (South Africa) is 55% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,900 (€332) | €528 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,767 (€593) | €343 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,333 (€158) | €103 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,650 (€856) | €575 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 11,133 (€753) | €275 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,800 (€122) | €80 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,233 (€83) | €34 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 8,250 (€558) | €406 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,200 (€149) | €92 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 63 (€4.24) | €2.00 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 66 (€4.48) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Queenstown (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 950 (€64) | €48 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 290 (€20) | €28 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 775 (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 983 (€67) | €75 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€13,533) | €24,340 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 8 (€0.55) | €1.38 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 161 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 275 (€19) | €5.00 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 160 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (€28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 41 (€2.75) | €2.50 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 (€4.91) | €2.00 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (€2.13) | €1.65 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (€1.89) | €1.51 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (€5.23) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (€15) | €14 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 725 (€49) | €83 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (€3.38) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 45 (€3.04) | €3.70 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (€2.37) | €3.42 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 450 (€30) | €37 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.71) | €4.49 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Queenstown (South Africa) is about the same as in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,730
(R 25,564)
in Queenstown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Algeciras.
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