- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Benoni
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (€3.44) | €5.61 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (€3.33) | €3.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (€1.03) | €1.59 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (€1.74) | €2.10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (€0.87) | €1.41 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (€4.01) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.18) | €1.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (€0.73) | €1.38 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.16) | €0.59 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 109 (€7) | €4.69 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.01) | €1.35 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.60) | €0.56 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,333 (€590) | €672 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,333 (€463) | €417 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,067 (€67) | €89 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,412 (€532) | €464 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,785 (€302) | €329 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 922 (€58) | €65 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 318 (€20) | €29 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,250 (€332) | €417 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,533 (€97) | €71 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 142 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (€1.72) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 752 (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 446 (€28) | €23 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,175 (€74) | €63 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (€50) | €64 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (€21,372) | €18,833 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (€0.77) | €1.28 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (€95) | €31 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (€4.85) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 203 (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 315 (€20) | €53 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (€2.37) | €4.30 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (€1.60) | €2.62 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (€3.29) | €3.13 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (€1.17) | €1.43 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (€0.72) | €1.97 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 54 (€3.44) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 368 (€23) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (€20) | €46 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (€33) | €46 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (€2.70) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (€1.74) | €2.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (€1.50) | €4.36 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (€20) | €28 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.53) | €5.32 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 290 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,988
(R 31,460)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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