Cost of living in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 75 (€4.14) | €16 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (€4.44) | €8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 60 (€3.28) | €5.42 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€0.94) | €1.03 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | R 28 (€1.55) | €3.86 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (€0.96) | €2.79 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (€3.59) | €4.87 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.05) | €2.29 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 38 (€2.08) | €1.65 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 47 (€2.59) | €1.56 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (€5.49) | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (€1.15) | €2.04 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,554 (€525) | €795 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,500 (€412) | €612 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 4,000 (€220) | €138 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €557 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €431 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €132 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 1,000 (€55) | €36 | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,754 (€261) | €440 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€82) | €109 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (€3.84) | €10 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 498 (€27) | €81 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,174 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,607 (€88) | €97 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€10,988) | €23,679 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (€0.88) | €1.43 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,000 (€55) | €36 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (€5.49) | €8 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 250 (€14) | €13 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 475 (€26) | €27 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (€2.38) | €5.06 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.09) | €3.12 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 91 (€4.98) | €3.14 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (€1.15) | €1.93 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (€1.49) | €2.33 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 78 (€4.30) | €16 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 551 (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 97 (€5.30) | €16 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (€27) | €73 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (€44) | €63 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (€2.75) | €7 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 40 (€2.20) | €2.42 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 40 (€2.20) | €2.71 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€33) | €33 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.47) | €6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,167 (R 39,435) in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
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