Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.56) | €5.45 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (€2.71) | €3.75 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.83) | €1.23 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (€2.09) | €3.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (€1.41) | €1.35 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (€3.90) | €4.12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.20) | €1.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€0.94) | €0.68 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.02) | €1.14 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.35) | €2.02 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.62) | €0.90 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 50% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (€984) | €426 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (€659) | €302 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (€65) | €122 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (€742) | €316 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (€459) | €245 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (€32) | €21 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (€283) | €351 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (€94) | €71 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (€4.77) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (€2.06) | €5.67 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (€81) | €70 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (€80) | €71 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (€21,101) | €23,202 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (€3.76) | €3.23 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (€8) | €5.59 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (€24) | €32 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.40) | €3.88 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (€1.91) | €3.80 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (€3.20) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.51) | €1.53 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.14) | €1.83 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (€24) | €22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (€41) | €38 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (€35) | €46 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (€3.74) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (€1.95) | €3.40 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (€2.13) | €3.22 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (€437) | €792 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (€32) | €38 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.53) | €4.08 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 566 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,102 (R 19,460) in Cape Town.
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