- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Phalaborwa
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phalaborwa, South Africa compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (€4.84) | €5.61 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (€8) | €3.06 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.97) | €1.59 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (€1.68) | €2.10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.29) | €1.41 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (€2.90) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.55) | €1.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€1.16) | €1.38 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.84) | €0.59 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (€4.84) | €4.69 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.03) | €1.35 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (€0.64) | €0.56 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (€322) | €672 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (€226) | €417 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (€97) | €89 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (€290) | €464 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (€193) | €329 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (€81) | €65 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (€19) | €29 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (€387) | €417 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€97) | €71 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (€3.87) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (€3.22) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (€32) | €23 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (€77) | €63 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€52) | €64 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (€19,346) | €18,833 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.90) | €1.29 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (€32) | €31 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.42) | €2.62 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€2.90) | €3.36 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (€1.29) | €1.43 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (€0.77) | €1.97 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 150 (€10) | €46 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.22 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.36 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.32 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 147 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,601
(R 24,822)
in Phalaborwa.
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