Cost of living in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 70% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 74% | |||
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| Food in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 131 (CHF 6) | CHF 28 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 10 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.52 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 3.97 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.96 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.04 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.37 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 83 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.54 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.44 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 75% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,438 (CHF 493) | CHF 2,710 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,952 (CHF 423) | CHF 1,916 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,571 (CHF 74) | CHF 205 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,311 (CHF 392) | CHF 1,767 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,343 (CHF 252) | CHF 1,201 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 612 (CHF 29) | CHF 90 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 608 (CHF 29) | CHF 46 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,505 (CHF 260) | CHF 660 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,410 (CHF 67) | CHF 160 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 108 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 18 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 104 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 35 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 744 (CHF 35) | CHF 123 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 573 (CHF 27) | CHF 67 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,542 (CHF 73) | CHF 152 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,040 (CHF 49) | CHF 207 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,599 (CHF 15,982) | CHF 28,154 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.81 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 622 (CHF 29) | CHF 81 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 208 (CHF 10) | CHF 32 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 19 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 215 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 425 (CHF 20) | CHF 102 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 4.59 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.62 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.90 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 3.79 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (CHF 6) | CHF 46 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 73% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port Elizabeth | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 361 (CHF 17) | CHF 74 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 197 (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 525 (CHF 25) | CHF 147 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 619 (CHF 29) | CHF 112 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 19 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 5.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,385 (CHF 443) | CHF 708 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.36 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 377 (CHF 18) | CHF 79 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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