- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Benoni
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.30) | €5.61 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (€3.44) | €2.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (€2.00) | €2.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€1.01) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (€4.71) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.37) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€1.19) | €1.24 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (€1.14) | €0.63 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (€6) | €4.94 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.07) | €1.39 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.57) | €0.53 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (€694) | €678 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (€487) | €439 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (€73) | €89 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (€539) | €463 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (€341) | €325 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (€55) | €66 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (€35) | €27 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (€308) | €414 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (€111) | €73 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (€2.64) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 0% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (€54) | €79 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (€32) | €25 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€66) | €65 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 81% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (€22,344) | €19,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.83) | €1.27 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (€99) | €29 | + 246% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (€5.07) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 164 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (€9) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (€21) | €54 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (€2.77) | €4.63 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€1.98) | €2.78 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (€4.14) | €2.97 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (€1.27) | €1.37 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (€1.26) | €2.01 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€5.28) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (€25) | €25 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (€37) | €46 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (€2.82) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (€1.54) | €2.10 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (€1.57) | €4.64 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (€21) | €29 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.64) | €4.42 | - 40% | |
| 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 194 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,152
(R 32,569)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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