- Cost of Living
- South Africa
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- Phalaborwa
- Almería
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa, South Africa compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (€5.07) | €5.61 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (€8) | €2.94 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€1.01) | €0.97 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (€1.76) | €2.13 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.35) | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (€3.04) | €5.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.62) | €1.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€1.22) | €1.24 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.88) | €0.63 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (€5.07) | €4.94 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.08) | €1.39 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (€0.68) | €0.53 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (€338) | €678 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (€237) | €439 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (€101) | €89 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (€304) | €463 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (€203) | €325 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (€85) | €66 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (€406) | €414 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€101) | €73 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (€4.06) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (€3.38) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (€61) | €79 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (€34) | €25 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (€81) | €65 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€54) | €73 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (€20,299) | €19,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.95) | €1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (€34) | €29 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.54) | €2.78 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€3.04) | €2.97 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (€1.35) | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (€0.81) | €2.01 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 150 (€10) | €46 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
| 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 | - | €29 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.42 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 129 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,961
(R 28,984)
in Phalaborwa.
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