Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (AU$4.93) | AU$11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.99 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.27 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (AU$2.66) | AU$4.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (AU$1.90) | AU$4.99 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (AU$4.83) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (AU$1.92) | AU$4.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.46 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (AU$1.54) | AU$4.73 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 106 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (AU$1.80) | AU$3.13 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.79 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,643 (AU$991) | AU$2,461 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,559 (AU$728) | AU$1,879 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,507 (AU$128) | AU$140 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,366 (AU$712) | AU$1,843 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,000 (AU$596) | AU$1,301 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,181 (AU$101) | AU$92 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 626 (AU$53) | AU$52 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,613 (AU$393) | AU$573 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (AU$147) | AU$177 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 89 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 735 (AU$63) | AU$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 741 (AU$63) | AU$60 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,222 (AU$104) | AU$157 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,193 (AU$102) | AU$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,443 (AU$27,100) | AU$25,963 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (AU$1.36) | AU$1.45 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 636 (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 144 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (AU$5.91) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 434 (AU$37) | AU$71 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (AU$3.51) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.60 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (AU$4.78) | AU$5.36 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.19 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.88 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 146 (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (AU$30) | AU$52 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 190 (AU$16) | AU$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 766 (AU$65) | AU$162 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 505 (AU$43) | AU$108 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 65 (AU$5.49) | AU$14 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (AU$2.74) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,729 (AU$658) | AU$594 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.27 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (AU$51) | AU$53 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (AU$3.88) | AU$27 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 390 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,196 (R 49,300) in Pretoria.
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