Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Kerman, Iran

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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (﷼ 178,128) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (﷼ 205,532) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (﷼ 109,617) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (﷼ 41,106) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | R 36 (﷼ 98,655) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (﷼ 41,106) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (﷼ 126,060) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (﷼ 82,213) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (﷼ 41,106) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (﷼ 54,809) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (﷼ 123,319) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (﷼ 60,289) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (﷼ 24,664) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (﷼ 26,034,046) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (﷼ 20,827,237) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 390% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (﷼ 5,480,852) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (﷼ 14,250,215) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (﷼ 10,413,618) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 198% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (﷼ 4,110,639) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (﷼ 274,043) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (﷼ 9,591,491) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (﷼ 9,591,491) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (﷼ 109,617) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
Clothes | + 483% | |||
Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 483% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (﷼ 5,480,852) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 448% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (﷼ 4,932,767) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 887% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (﷼ 4,932,767) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 393% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (﷼ 1,041,361,849) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (﷼ 38,914) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 183% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (﷼ 219,234) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (﷼ 548,085) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 448% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (﷼ 959,149) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 284% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (﷼ 154,149) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (﷼ 82,213) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (﷼ 43,847) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (﷼ 68,511) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (﷼ 219,234) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (﷼ 685,106) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (﷼ 438,468) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (﷼ 2,192,341) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (﷼ 164,426) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (﷼ 82,213) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (﷼ 68,511) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (﷼ 38,365,963) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (﷼ 1,644,256) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (﷼ 101,396) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 28, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 35,518,248 (R 12,961) in Orkney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 25,200,000 in Kerman.
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