Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
How much money will you need in Cape Town?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,216 prices entered by 102 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 85 ($4.52) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 ($2.49) | $3.05 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 21 ($1.11) | $1.15 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 53 ($2.83) | $2.34 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 ($1.31) | $0.98 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 73 ($3.88) | $3.40 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($1.50) | $2.12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 ($1.28) | $0.96 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 ($1.23) | $1.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($4.83) | $15 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 ($1.34) | $1.94 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 ($0.97) | $1.19 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 22,683 ($1,205) | $728 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 13,016 ($691) | $416 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,576 ($84) | $66 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,490 ($664) | $568 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,192 ($435) | $307 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 714 ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 715 ($38) | $24 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,628 ($246) | $407 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,649 ($88) | $138 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 119 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 63 ($3.35) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 898 ($48) | $48 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 639 ($34) | $40 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,586 ($84) | $111 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,356 ($72) | $69 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,668 ($21,233) | $18,537 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.25) | $0.78 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 595 ($32) | $22 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 122 ($6) | $4.84 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 261 ($14) | $8 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 559 ($30) | $31 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 ($2.71) | $3.97 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 ($1.71) | $3.66 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 66 ($3.51) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 47 ($2.49) | $1.89 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 32 ($1.72) | $1.53 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 222 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cape Town | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 ($20) | $15 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 227 ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 941 ($50) | $57 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 644 ($34) | $59 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 106 ($5.62) | $9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 ($1.80) | $2.66 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 ($2.10) | $1.41 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,964 ($529) | $864 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.58 ($0.08) | $0.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 655 ($35) | $50 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 ($2.92) | $3.52 | - 17% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05313
USD
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,216 prices entered by 102 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 9% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in London is 282% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Dubai is 30% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Lisbon is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Paris is 41% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Hyderabad, Pakistan is 77% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Cape Town? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Cape Town of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Cape Town
Do you live in Guayaquil? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pretoria (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Caracas (Venezuela)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Quito (Ecuador)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Durban (South Africa)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Adapazarı costs 150TL (35 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Regina costs C$12 (about 2 hours ago)
- 12 eggs, large in Islamabad costs ₨250 (about 4 hours ago)
- 250 g of local cheese in Talca costs CH$6,000 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Las Vegas, Nevada costs $1.34 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Brisbane costs AU$2.00 (about 5 hours ago)