Cost of living in Polokwane, South Africa vs Lille, France
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (€4.86) | €15 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (€3.11) | €8 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (€1.82) | €5.83 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (€0.69) | €1.12 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | R 31 (€1.65) | €3.32 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (€0.92) | €1.98 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (€3.09) | €7 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.53) | €1.94 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€0.97) | €1.79 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (€0.87) | €2.25 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (€4.25) | €6 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (€0.89) | €1.70 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.63) | €1.06 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,286 (€394) | €1,120 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (€378) | €841 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,133 (€61) | €118 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,500 (€297) | €657 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,500 (€243) | €543 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 733 (€40) | €75 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 1,067 (€58) | €28 | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 6,450 (€348) | €322 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,325 (€126) | €91 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (€2.70) | €13 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (€54) | €92 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 650 (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,333 (€72) | €89 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,250 (€68) | €90 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 224,333 (€12,117) | €22,770 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.76) | €1.41 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 390 (€21) | €51 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (€8) | €5.32 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 420 (€23) | €4.13 | + 449% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 550 (€30) | €24 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (€2.81) | €3.81 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (€2.09) | €3.42 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (€2.77) | €3.93 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (€1.94) | €1.60 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€0.92) | €2.23 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 75 (€4.05) | €23 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 467 (€25) | €37 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (€8) | €21 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 160 (€9) | €79 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (€43) | €47 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (€2.84) | €8 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.62) | €3.07 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.76) | €5.26 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 12,999 (€702) | €441 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 290 (€16) | €35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (€2.20) | €7 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,040 (R 37,768) in Polokwane.
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