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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 ($4.44) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 ($5.13) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.73) | $3.19 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.03) | $0.65 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 ($2.46) | $2.43 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 ($1.03) | $3.38 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 ($3.14) | $4.54 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 ($2.05) | $3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 ($1.03) | $1.21 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 ($1.37) | $2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 ($3.08) | $12 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 22 ($1.50) | $1.87 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 ($0.62) | $1.52 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,500 ($649) | $1,389 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,600 ($519) | $1,022 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 ($137) | $167 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,200 ($355) | $1,022 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,800 ($260) | $628 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 ($103) | $87 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 100 ($7) | $36 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,500 ($239) | $317 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 ($239) | $128 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 ($2.73) | $8 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 218% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 ($137) | $45 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,800 ($123) | $29 | + 329% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 ($123) | $75 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $68 | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 ($25,972) | $20,263 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($0.97) | $0.65 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $58 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 ($5.47) | $5.74 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 ($14) | $37 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 ($24) | $115 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 ($3.84) | $2.98 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 ($2.05) | $4.21 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 ($1.09) | $2.80 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 ($1.71) | $1.45 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 ($5.47) | $16 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 ($17) | $35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 ($11) | $22 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $150 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 ($55) | $48 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 ($4.10) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($2.05) | $3.97 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 ($1.71) | $4.43 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 14,000 ($957) | $427 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 ($41) | $39 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 37 ($2.53) | $7 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 144 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,200 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $3,342 (R 48,897) in Orkney.
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