Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (﷼ 192,533) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (﷼ 222,154) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (﷼ 118,482) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (﷼ 44,431) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (﷼ 106,634) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (﷼ 44,431) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (﷼ 136,254) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (﷼ 88,862) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (﷼ 44,431) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (﷼ 59,241) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (﷼ 133,292) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (﷼ 65,165) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (﷼ 26,658) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (﷼ 28,139,510) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (﷼ 22,511,608) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (﷼ 5,924,107) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (﷼ 15,402,679) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (﷼ 11,255,804) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (﷼ 4,443,080) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (﷼ 296,205) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (﷼ 10,367,188) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (﷼ 10,367,188) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (﷼ 118,482) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Clothes | + 525% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 525% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (﷼ 5,924,107) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 492% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (﷼ 5,331,697) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 966% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (﷼ 5,331,697) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 433% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (﷼ 1,125,580,381) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (﷼ 42,061) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 206% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (﷼ 236,964) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (﷼ 592,411) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 492% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (﷼ 1,036,719) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (﷼ 166,616) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (﷼ 88,862) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (﷼ 47,393) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (﷼ 74,051) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (﷼ 236,964) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (﷼ 740,513) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (﷼ 473,929) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 58% | |
| 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 (﷼ 2,369,643) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (﷼ 177,723) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (﷼ 88,862) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (﷼ 74,051) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (﷼ 41,468,751) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (﷼ 1,777,232) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (﷼ 109,596) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 38,931,136 (R 13,143) in Orkney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 26,000,000 in Kerman.
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