- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iran
- Kimberley
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kimberley, South Africa compared to Amol, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Kimberley (South Africa) is 81% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 146 (﷼ 505,742) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (﷼ 192,044) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 327% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (﷼ 129,065) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (﷼ 46,908) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 291% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (﷼ 90,515) | ﷼ 37,500 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (﷼ 71,991) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 260% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (﷼ 164,234) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (﷼ 70,896) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (﷼ 94,310) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 372% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (﷼ 67,004) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 70 (﷼ 241,804) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (﷼ 57,903) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 286% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (﷼ 28,114) | ﷼ 7,500 | + 275% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Kimberley (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,868 (﷼ 44,719,307) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 794% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,763 (﷼ 33,926,178) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,656 (﷼ 5,755,617) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 380% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,178 (﷼ 35,368,366) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,187 (﷼ 24,975,053) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,207 (﷼ 4,195,448) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 719 (﷼ 2,499,305) | ﷼ 800,000 | + 212% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (﷼ 20,169,056) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (﷼ 4,946,081) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 72 (﷼ 249,246) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (﷼ 71,734) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 403% | |||
Clothes in Kimberley (South Africa) is 403% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 942 (﷼ 3,274,570) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 264% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,160 (﷼ 4,029,822) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 437% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,477 (﷼ 5,133,982) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 328% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,115 (﷼ 3,875,143) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 675% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Kimberley (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 382,018 (﷼ 1,327,570,868) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (﷼ 45,882) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 359% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 499 (﷼ 1,732,728) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Kimberley (South Africa) is 96% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (﷼ 217,264) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 986% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (﷼ 733,605) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (﷼ 1,345,704) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (﷼ 172,040) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 760% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (﷼ 140,433) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (﷼ 184,530) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 269% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (﷼ 86,220) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 475% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 10 (﷼ 34,604) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 188% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 179 (﷼ 621,469) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 936% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Kimberley (South Africa) is 99% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 375 (﷼ 1,304,350) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 552% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 153 (﷼ 532,585) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 433% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 506 (﷼ 1,760,022) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (﷼ 1,690,968) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 323% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 123 (﷼ 427,086) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 46 (﷼ 158,636) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 353% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (﷼ 119,485) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 17,000 (﷼ 59,077,595) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (﷼ 5,213) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 476 (﷼ 1,652,546) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1553% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (﷼ 133,686) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 568% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on January 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kimberley (South Africa) is 70% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 27,938,232
(R 8,039)
in Kimberley
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 16,400,000
in Amol.
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