- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Benoni
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.19) | €5.61 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (€3.33) | €2.94 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.88) | €0.97 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (€1.93) | €2.13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.97) | €1.37 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (€4.56) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.33) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€1.15) | €1.24 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (€1.10) | €0.63 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (€5.86) | €4.94 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.04) | €1.39 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.55) | €0.53 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (€671) | €678 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (€471) | €439 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (€70) | €89 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (€522) | €463 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (€330) | €325 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (€53) | €66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (€34) | €27 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (€298) | €414 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (€107) | €73 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (€2.56) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 3% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (€53) | €79 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (€31) | €25 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€64) | €65 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (€51) | €73 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 78% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (€21,605) | €19,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.80) | €1.27 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (€96) | €29 | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (€4.90) | €16 | - 70% | |
| 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 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (€20) | €54 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (€2.68) | €4.63 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€1.92) | €2.78 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (€4.00) | €2.97 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (€1.23) | €1.37 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (€1.21) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€5.11) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (€24) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (€8) | €12 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (€20) | €44 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (€2.73) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (€1.49) | €2.10 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (€1.52) | €4.64 | - 67% | |
| 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 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.55) | €4.42 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,995
(R 31,228)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Almería.
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