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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 105 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 ($3.98) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($2.90) | $4.77 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 ($0.87) | $0.87 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 ($2.36) | $3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($1.27) | $4.25 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 ($3.93) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 ($1.56) | $3.73 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 ($1.14) | $1.81 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.26) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 ($5.72) | $15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 19 ($1.33) | $2.08 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.83) | $2.16 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 16,122 ($1,102) | $1,975 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,606 ($725) | $1,659 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,003 ($69) | $199 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,638 ($864) | $1,651 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,398 ($506) | $1,182 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 695 ($47) | $135 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 529 ($36) | $43 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,233 ($289) | $318 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,465 ($100) | $151 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 ($5.76) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 43 ($2.91) | $23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 736 ($50) | $50 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 ($42) | $51 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,365 ($93) | $93 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,157 ($79) | $138 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 301,725 ($20,622) | $22,415 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 ($1.08) | $0.89 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 530 ($36) | $94 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 144 ($10) | $23 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 ($4.26) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 122 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 423 ($29) | $171 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 ($3.05) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 ($2.24) | $3.54 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 ($3.48) | $4.68 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.58) | $3.12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($1.32) | $2.16 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 386 ($26) | $41 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 165 ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 671 ($46) | $162 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 540 ($37) | $88 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 65 ($4.45) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 ($2.09) | $4.63 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 ($2.25) | $5.43 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,089 ($484) | $415 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.95 ($0.13) | $0.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 506 ($35) | $41 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 ($2.69) | $7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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