Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 63 (1,221 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (1,211 Ft) | 1,670 Ft | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (874 Ft) | 772 Ft | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (254 Ft) | 230 Ft | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R 32 (612 Ft) | 1,049 Ft | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (366 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (1,126 Ft) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (389 Ft) | 382 Ft | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (344 Ft) | 262 Ft | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (313 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (1,788 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (418 Ft) | 398 Ft | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (200 Ft) | 168 Ft | + 19% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,687 (206,652 Ft) | 170,267 Ft | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,007 (135,500 Ft) | 128,302 Ft | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,589 (30,733 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,938 (192,171 Ft) | 161,571 Ft | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,628 (89,481 Ft) | 73,888 Ft | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 570 (11,022 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 380 (7,344 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 123% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,988 (115,796 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,622 (31,364 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (1,169 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 49 (949 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 743 (14,367 Ft) | 25,313 Ft | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 530 (10,257 Ft) | 7,802 Ft | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,308 (25,301 Ft) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,017 (19,665 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 307,453 (5,945,152 Ft) | 7,414,260 Ft | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (346 Ft) | 444 Ft | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 612 (11,836 Ft) | 6,656 Ft | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 259 (5,016 Ft) | 3,880 Ft | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 49 (949 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 220 (4,259 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 407 (7,862 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (1,005 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (449 Ft) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (1,196 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (618 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (330 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 86 (1,660 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Pietermaritzburg | Pécs | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 325 (6,286 Ft) | 5,891 Ft | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 143 (2,763 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 683 (13,199 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 471 (9,102 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 36 (694 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (511 Ft) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 17 (326 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,090 (195,102 Ft) | 320,070 Ft | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (37 Ft) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 504 (9,741 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (767 Ft) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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