Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 60 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 29 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 5.21 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 109 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (Dirham 2.67) | Dirham 4.63 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (Dirham 4,225) | Dirham 7,330 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (Dirham 2,828) | Dirham 4,757 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 685 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (Dirham 3,185) | Dirham 5,137 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (Dirham 1,969) | Dirham 3,194 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 358 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 261 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (Dirham 1,216) | Dirham 979 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 394 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 37 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 32 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 212 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 205 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 328 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 397 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (Dirham 90,571) | Dirham 91,289 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 2.11 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 262 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 60 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 51 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 266 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 23 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 13 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 81 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 187 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 82 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 444 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 380 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 73 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 24 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 55 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (Dirham 1,874) | Dirham 1,778 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (Dirham 0.40) | Dirham 0.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 358 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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