Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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Pretoria | Lubumbashi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 128 (18,705 Franc) | 37,087 Franc | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 71 (10,404 Franc) | 12,276 Franc | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (5,827 Franc) | 4,658 Franc | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (2,984 Franc) | 3,475 Franc | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | R 55 (8,071 Franc) | 4,460 Franc | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (3,622 Franc) | 3,467 Franc | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (8,430 Franc) | 10,181 Franc | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (3,864 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (2,753 Franc) | 3,050 Franc | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (3,186 Franc) | 2,393 Franc | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (14,464 Franc) | 24,855 Franc | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (3,300 Franc) | 2,742 Franc | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (2,430 Franc) | 1,545 Franc | + 57% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,163 (1,920,501 Franc) | 2,780,680 Franc | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,021 (1,608,019 Franc) | 2,235,110 Franc | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,634 (238,466 Franc) | 609,900 Franc | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,510 (1,095,719 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,147 (896,851 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 970 (141,527 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 660 (96,287 Franc) | 110,000 Franc | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,939 (866,573 Franc) | 999,973 Franc | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,346 (196,414 Franc) | 218,889 Franc | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (10,703 Franc) | 12,509 Franc | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 118 (17,217 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 52% more expensive than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (108,292 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 604 (88,172 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (214,241 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,617 (235,980 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | + 75% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 371,678 (54,229,179 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (3,338 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | + 112% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 816 (119,052 Franc) | 179,551 Franc | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 158 (23,026 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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Pretoria | Lubumbashi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (9,558 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (34,408 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 546 (79,599 Franc) | 86,333 Franc | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (5,685 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (4,414 Franc) | 7,569 Franc | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (8,385 Franc) | 7,293 Franc | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (3,659 Franc) | 4,577 Franc | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (3,024 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (21,886 Franc) | 12,593 Franc | + 74% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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Pretoria | Lubumbashi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 374 (54,516 Franc) | 43,333 Franc | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 210 (30,610 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (115,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 628 (91,656 Franc) | 107,826 Franc | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (10,242 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (4,627 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (5,342 Franc) | 2,780 Franc | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (1,140,214 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.89 (275 Franc) | 132 Franc | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 607 (88,576 Franc) | 232,174 Franc | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (7,368 Franc) | 3,958 Franc | + 86% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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