- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Queenstown
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queenstown, South Africa compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 73 (€4.54) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (€2.94) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 16 (€0.97) | €4.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (€0.44) | €0.73 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 13 (€0.79) | €1.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 (€0.78) | €1.00 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 33 (€2.04) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (€1.13) | €1.04 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6 (€0.40) | €0.67 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 8 (€0.49) | €0.47 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 64 (€4.03) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 10 (€0.63) | €1.37 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.50 (€0.28) | €0.82 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,125 (€258) | €528 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,150 (€322) | €343 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,800 (€175) | €103 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,200 (€451) | €575 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,700 (€419) | €275 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,800 (€113) | €80 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 (€69) | €34 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,500 (€407) | €406 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (€50) | €92 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 49 (€3.07) | €2.00 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 79 (€4.97) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Queenstown (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 400 (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 290 (€18) | €28 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 156 (€10) | €75 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 124 (€8) | €75 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€12,518) | €24,340 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (€0.39) | €1.38 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 250 (€16) | €5.00 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 450 (€28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.96) | €2.50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 75 (€4.69) | €2.00 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 18 (€1.13) | €1.65 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (€1.00) | €1.51 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 56 (€3.51) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 175 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (€5.01) | €14 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 450 (€28) | €83 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (€33) | €50 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (€3.13) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 45 (€2.82) | €3.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (€2.19) | €3.42 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 450 (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.50) | €4.49 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Queenstown (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,175
(R 18,774)
in Queenstown.
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