Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 76 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (AU$4.98) | AU$11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (AU$3.20) | AU$4.99 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.27 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (AU$2.33) | AU$4.99 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.99 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (AU$4.05) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (AU$1.54) | AU$4.35 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.46 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (AU$1.35) | AU$4.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (AU$1.50) | AU$3.13 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (AU$0.86) | AU$1.79 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,298 (AU$798) | AU$2,461 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,056 (AU$520) | AU$1,879 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,169 (AU$100) | AU$140 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,246 (AU$708) | AU$1,843 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,374 (AU$375) | AU$1,301 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 524 (AU$45) | AU$92 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 392 (AU$34) | AU$52 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,928 (AU$509) | AU$573 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,487 (AU$128) | AU$177 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 55 (AU$4.71) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (AU$5.15) | AU$28 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (AU$64) | AU$100 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 526 (AU$45) | AU$60 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,118 (AU$96) | AU$157 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 924 (AU$79) | AU$117 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,476 (AU$25,102) | AU$25,963 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.45 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 680 (AU$58) | AU$100 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 218 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (AU$4.03) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (AU$16) | AU$16 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (AU$33) | AU$71 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (AU$3.04) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (AU$1.94) | AU$4.60 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (AU$3.94) | AU$5.36 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.19 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (AU$1.16) | AU$3.88 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 85 (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (AU$26) | AU$52 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (AU$60) | AU$162 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 451 (AU$39) | AU$108 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 34 (AU$2.95) | AU$14 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (AU$2.06) | AU$4.46 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (AU$1.35) | AU$7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,795 (AU$1,012) | AU$594 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 489 (AU$42) | AU$53 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (AU$3.35) | AU$27 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,588 (R 41,809) in Pietermaritzburg.
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