Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 144 (485 MT) | 457 MT | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 71 (239 MT) | 340 MT | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (135 MT) | 179 MT | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (55 MT) | 92 MT | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 44 (149 MT) | 114 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (85 MT) | 71 MT | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (216 MT) | 465 MT | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (97 MT) | 153 MT | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (53 MT) | 75 MT | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (62 MT) | 57 MT | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (324 MT) | 493 MT | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (80 MT) | 77 MT | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (61 MT) | 35 MT | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,741 (46,349 MT) | 66,956 MT | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,779 (29,612 MT) | 39,666 MT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,657 (5,589 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,816 (29,737 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,246 (21,068 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 871 (2,937 MT) | 3,502 MT | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 498 (1,681 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,671 (15,756 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,561 (5,265 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (269 MT) | 309 MT | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 65 (219 MT) | 200 MT | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 799 (2,694 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 533 (1,796 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,615 (5,449 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,374 (4,635 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 365,654 (1,233,424 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (79 MT) | 56 MT | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 416 (1,404 MT) | 1,771 MT | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 176 (593 MT) | 859 MT | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 (209 MT) | 219 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 234 (789 MT) | 635 MT | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 515 (1,739 MT) | 1,853 MT | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 36 (123 MT) | 238 MT | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (102 MT) | 161 MT | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (188 MT) | 188 MT | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (88 MT) | 106 MT | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (69 MT) | 90 MT | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (506 MT) | 385 MT | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Pretoria | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (1,202 MT) | 1,605 MT | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 222 (748 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 755 (2,547 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 653 (2,202 MT) | 2,391 MT | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (233 MT) | 378 MT | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (114 MT) | 230 MT | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (106 MT) | 96 MT | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,882 (26,586 MT) | 30,000 MT | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.42 (4.80 MT) | 20 MT | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 504 (1,701 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (171 MT) | 186 MT | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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