- Cost of Living
- South Africa
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- Pietermaritzburg
- Alicante
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (€4.52) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.35) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (€2.55) | €2.92 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (€0.76) | €0.83 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (€1.68) | €1.43 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (€1.08) | €1.75 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (€2.93) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.24) | €1.56 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.32) | €0.87 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (€0.67) | €0.64 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (€5.41) | €3.00 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€1.01) | €1.67 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.60) | €0.82 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (€435) | €700 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (€362) | €475 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (€71) | €95 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 13,068 (€876) | €450 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,932 (€397) | €310 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (€20) | €109 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (€40) | €37 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (€372) | €390 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (€105) | €89 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (€2.37) | €5.27 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (€1.79) | €9 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 103% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (€55) | €92 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,564 (€105) | €26 | + 296% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (€68) | €75 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (€79) | €84 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (€19,974) | €17,500 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.90) | €1.24 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 407 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (€2.70) | €5.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€10) | €3.60 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€23) | €43 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (€2.37) | €4.21 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (€1.83) | €2.18 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€4.57) | €2.86 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (€2.02) | €1.52 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (€0.87) | €1.58 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (€4.33) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (€19) | €26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (€27) | €102 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (€3.63) | €6 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (€1.67) | €1.58 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€1.09) | €4.58 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 9,829 (€659) | €154 | + 327% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (€34) | €41 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (€2.60) | €5.00 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,881
(R 28,065)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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