Cost of living in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,000 (R 36,401) in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.