Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 124 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 71 ($3.95) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.22) | $4.74 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($1.07) | $0.70 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 47 ($2.60) | $3.48 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 ($1.41) | $4.54 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 ($3.76) | $4.63 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($1.55) | $3.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 ($0.90) | $1.75 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 ($1.08) | $4.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 115 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 ($1.40) | $1.97 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 ($0.82) | $2.47 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,184 ($784) | $1,571 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,704 ($481) | $1,252 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,695 ($94) | $174 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,925 ($714) | $1,129 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,712 ($481) | $759 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,441 ($80) | $120 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 528 ($29) | $40 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,838 ($267) | $285 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,383 ($76) | $149 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 101 ($5.59) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 88 ($4.88) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 690 ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 505 ($28) | $38 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 ($81) | $75 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,598 ($88) | $127 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 365,654 ($20,207) | $20,880 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.29) | $0.80 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 416 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 176 ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 ($3.43) | $5.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 234 ($13) | $14 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 515 ($28) | $112 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 36 ($2.01) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 ($1.67) | $3.63 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 ($3.07) | $5.07 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 ($1.44) | $3.45 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 ($1.13) | $1.49 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 ($20) | $37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 222 ($12) | $28 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 755 ($42) | $194 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 653 ($36) | $87 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 ($3.82) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 ($1.88) | $4.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 ($1.74) | $6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,882 ($436) | $373 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.42 ($0.08) | $0.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 504 ($28) | $34 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 ($2.79) | $8 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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