- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Worcester
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Worcester, South Africa compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Worcester (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (€4.36) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 40 (€2.68) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.99) | €3.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 10 (€0.70) | €1.00 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (€1.31) | €1.89 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 8 (€0.54) | €1.92 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (€2.43) | €4.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 10 (€0.67) | €1.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 14 (€0.94) | €3.00 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (€0.67) | €0.95 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 33 (€2.18) | €5.00 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (€1.11) | €2.21 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (€0.54) | €1.38 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Worcester (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,500 (€436) | €1,817 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,000 (€402) | €1,264 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 750 (€50) | €162 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 2,350 (€157) | €1,104 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 2,167 (€145) | €766 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 375 (€25) | €81 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 700 (€47) | €24 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,000 (€335) | €456 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,343 (€90) | €183 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 65 (€4.36) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Worcester (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 600 (€40) | €87 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 200 (€13) | €31 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€67) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 850 (€57) | €135 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Worcester (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 256,000 (€17,153) | €25,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.88) | €1.76 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 350 (€23) | €90 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 66 (€4.44) | €23 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Worcester (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (€10) | €2.97 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 120 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€23) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 59 (€3.97) | €3.84 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (€1.96) | €3.53 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (€3.60) | €2.79 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (€1.77) | €1.61 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€1.12) | €2.28 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 73 (€4.88) | €27 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Worcester (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 275 (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 90 (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 650 (€44) | €122 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 225 (€15) | €60 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (€3.02) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 14 (€0.92) | €2.70 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 13 (€0.84) | €4.00 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 450 (€30) | €168 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (€20) | €32 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€2.08) | €6.00 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,348 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Worcester (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,152
(R 32,122)
in Worcester.
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