- 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 | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (€4.22) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.13) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (€2.38) | €2.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (€0.71) | €0.88 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (€1.57) | €1.43 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (€1.01) | €1.80 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (€2.74) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.16) | €1.60 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.23) | €0.87 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (€0.63) | €0.64 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (€5.05) | €3.00 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€0.95) | €1.64 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.56) | €0.87 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (€406) | €700 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (€338) | €475 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (€66) | €85 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,676 (€480) | €450 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (€275) | €310 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (€19) | €110 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (€348) | €360 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (€98) | €86 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (€2.22) | €5.45 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (€1.68) | €9 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (€51) | €92 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 (€41) | €26 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (€64) | €75 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (€74) | €84 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (€18,658) | €17,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.85) | €1.20 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 407 (€25) | €32 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (€2.52) | €5.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€9) | €3.35 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (€2.22) | €4.07 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (€1.71) | €2.52 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€4.27) | €2.77 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (€1.89) | €1.75 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (€0.82) | €1.69 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (€4.05) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (€18) | €25 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (€25) | €92 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (€3.39) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (€1.56) | €1.58 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€1.02) | €4.74 | - 79% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 15,000 (€939) | €509 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (€2.43) | €5.00 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,706
(R 27,256)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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