Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 55 ($3.82) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 ($3.56) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 36 ($2.54) | $4.57 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 ($0.79) | $1.01 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 ($1.81) | $3.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 ($1.19) | $2.20 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 ($3.37) | $4.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 ($1.33) | $3.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 ($1.13) | $1.17 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 ($1.01) | $4.46 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 ($5.82) | $12 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.08) | $1.63 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($0.74) | $1.46 | - 49% | |
| 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 9,346 ($649) | $1,156 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,874 ($408) | $900 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,025 ($71) | $223 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 ($606) | $756 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 ($306) | $698 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 ($21) | $168 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 500 ($35) | $54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,645 ($462) | $399 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,575 ($109) | $150 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 ($4.06) | $16 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 ($4.17) | $25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 770 ($54) | $46 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 ($35) | $30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 ($79) | $91 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,026 ($71) | $102 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 273,333 ($18,993) | $16,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($0.89) | $0.58 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 ($50) | $50 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 ($3.27) | $5.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 ($13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 351 ($24) | $100 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 ($2.46) | $5.34 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 ($1.62) | $2.87 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 ($3.47) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 31 ($2.17) | $4.28 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 ($0.87) | $1.39 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 ($5.85) | $18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 268 ($19) | $36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 107 ($7) | $18 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 ($28) | $40 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 492 ($34) | $49 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 ($3.77) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 ($1.74) | $4.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 ($1.13) | $3.52 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 ($1,042) | $429 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.14 ($0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 466 ($32) | $37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 ($2.71) | $6 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,541
(R 36,571)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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