Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 76 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (2.88 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (4.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (4.44 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (4.10 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (3.90 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (4.33 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (2.49 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,298 (2,302 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,056 (1,499 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,169 (290 zł) | 471 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,246 (2,042 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,374 (1,083 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 524 (130 zł) | 280 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 392 (97 zł) | 47 zł | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,928 (1,468 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,487 (368 zł) | 403 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 55 (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (184 zł) | 246 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 526 (130 zł) | 118 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,118 (277 zł) | 310 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 924 (229 zł) | 350 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,476 (72,416 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (3.51 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 680 (168 zł) | 94 zł | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 218 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (45 zł) | 28 zł | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (96 zł) | 101 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (5.59 zł) | 11 zł | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (6 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (3.35 zł) | 8 zł | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 85 (21 zł) | 36 zł | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (74 zł) | 68 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (29 zł) | 54 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (173 zł) | 133 zł | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 451 (112 zł) | 138 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 34 (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (5.94 zł) | 8 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (3.89 zł) | 8 zł | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,795 (2,920 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (0.52 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 489 (121 zł) | 119 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 258 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 10,338 zł (R 41,754) in Pietermaritzburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000 zł in Łódź.
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