- 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 | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (€4.27) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.17) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (€2.41) | €2.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (€0.72) | €0.95 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (€1.59) | €1.43 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (€1.02) | €1.80 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (€2.83) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (€1.16) | €1.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.25) | €0.88 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (€0.64) | €0.64 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (€5.12) | €3.00 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€0.96) | €1.60 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.57) | €0.84 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (€411) | €700 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (€342) | €475 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (€67) | €84 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (€553) | €450 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (€279) | €310 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (€19) | €102 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (€38) | €37 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (€352) | €326 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (€99) | €90 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (€2.25) | €5.61 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (€1.70) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (€52) | €92 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 (€41) | €26 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (€64) | €75 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (€75) | €84 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (€18,892) | €17,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.86) | €1.19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 (€46) | €32 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (€9) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (€2.55) | €5.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€9) | €3.35 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€22) | €39 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (€2.24) | €4.06 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (€1.73) | €2.64 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€4.32) | €2.72 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (€1.91) | €1.60 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (€0.83) | €1.71 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (€4.10) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (€18) | €26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (€25) | €92 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (€26) | €30 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (€3.43) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (€1.58) | €1.58 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€1.03) | €4.57 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (€951) | €478 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (€2.46) | €5.00 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% 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 €1,737
(R 27,404)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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