Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (NZ$5.99) | NZ$19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (NZ$1.38) | NZ$2.27 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (NZ$1.38) | NZ$6 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (NZ$4.24) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$3.39 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (NZ$1.38) | NZ$3.65 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (NZ$1.84) | NZ$4.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (NZ$4.14) | NZ$20 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.77 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (NZ$0.83) | NZ$2.27 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (NZ$875) | NZ$3,068 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (NZ$700) | NZ$2,605 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (NZ$184) | NZ$279 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (NZ$479) | NZ$2,393 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (NZ$350) | NZ$1,893 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (NZ$138) | NZ$183 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (NZ$9) | NZ$80 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (NZ$322) | NZ$753 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (NZ$322) | NZ$234 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$12 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 87% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (NZ$184) | NZ$112 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (NZ$166) | NZ$68 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (NZ$166) | NZ$182 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | NZ$213 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (NZ$34,991) | NZ$35,093 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.12 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$213 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (NZ$18) | NZ$5.22 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (NZ$32) | NZ$62 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (NZ$5.18) | NZ$7 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$3.47 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$4.03 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (NZ$23) | NZ$64 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (NZ$15) | NZ$36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (NZ$74) | NZ$135 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (NZ$5.52) | NZ$17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$5.38 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$11 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (NZ$1,289) | NZ$689 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (NZ$55) | NZ$81 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (NZ$3.41) | NZ$34 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 379 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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