Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 ($5.07) | $10 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 ($3.76) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 ($2.86) | $4.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 ($0.85) | $0.97 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 ($1.89) | $2.97 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 ($1.21) | $2.20 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 ($3.29) | $4.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 ($1.40) | $3.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.48) | $1.16 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 ($0.76) | $4.23 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 ($1.14) | $1.79 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 ($0.67) | $1.18 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 ($488) | $1,035 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 ($406) | $857 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 ($80) | $249 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,676 ($578) | $715 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 ($331) | $680 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 ($23) | $252 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 ($418) | $372 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 ($117) | $100 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 ($2.67) | $14 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 ($2.02) | $24 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 ($62) | $48 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 ($49) | $30 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 ($77) | $102 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 ($89) | $100 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 ($22,432) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.02) | $0.56 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 407 ($31) | $50 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 ($3.03) | $5.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 ($26) | $109 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 ($2.66) | $4.00 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 ($2.06) | $3.03 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 ($5.13) | $4.29 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 ($2.27) | $3.90 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 ($0.98) | $1.39 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 ($4.87) | $18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 ($21) | $32 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 ($30) | $30 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 ($31) | $49 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 ($4.08) | $5.00 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 ($1.88) | $5.09 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 ($1.22) | $3.42 | - 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 15,000 ($1,129) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 ($38) | $33 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 ($2.92) | $5.95 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,178
(R 28,945)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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