Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Prague, Czech Republic
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (173 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (90 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (69 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (21 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (53 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (36 Kč) | 57 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (99 Kč) | 95 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (30 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (24 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (26 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (159 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (34 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (16 Kč) | 18 Kč | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (24,940 Kč) | 28,454 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (16,691 Kč) | 20,164 Kč | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (1,647 Kč) | 3,645 Kč | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (18,798 Kč) | 19,537 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (11,624 Kč) | 14,429 Kč | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (1,235 Kč) | 1,746 Kč | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (801 Kč) | 316 Kč | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (7,180 Kč) | 9,476 Kč | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (2,378 Kč) | 2,609 Kč | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (121 Kč) | 264 Kč | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (52 Kč) | 193 Kč | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (1,091 Kč) | 1,616 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (732 Kč) | 807 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (2,041 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (2,018 Kč) | 2,385 Kč | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (534,617 Kč) | 526,748 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (21 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (1,045 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (209 Kč) | 257 Kč | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (95 Kč) | 151 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (202 Kč) | 183 Kč | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (611 Kč) | 971 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (61 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (48 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (81 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (38 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (29 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (205 Kč) | 478 Kč | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (612 Kč) | 525 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (264 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (1,035 Kč) | 1,583 Kč | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (892 Kč) | 1,101 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (95 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (49 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (54 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (11,062 Kč) | 12,111 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (2.36 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (808 Kč) | 880 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (64 Kč) | 117 Kč | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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