Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 65% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 76 ($5.28) | $19 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 58 ($4.06) | $9 | 56% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 37 ($2.60) | $5.20 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 12 ($0.81) | $1.16 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 27 ($1.89) | $5.18 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 17 ($1.17) | $4.92 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 47 ($3.29) | $12 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 18 ($1.25) | $4.15 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 17 ($1.16) | $2.18 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 16 ($1.10) | $5.54 | 80% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 84 ($5.89) | $18 | 67% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 18 ($1.22) | $2.51 | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 10 ($0.70) | $3.82 | 82% |
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 79% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 9,298 ($650) | $3,960 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 6,056 ($423) | $3,733 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 1,169 ($82) | $118 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 8,246 ($576) | $2,997 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 4,374 ($306) | $2,375 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 524 ($37) | $101 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 392 ($27) | $49 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 5,928 ($414) | $518 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,487 ($104) | $139 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 55 ($3.83) | $11 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 60 ($4.19) | $42 | 90% |
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 742 ($52) | $60 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 526 ($37) | $42 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,118 ($78) | $105 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 924 ($65) | $171 | 62% |
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 292,476 ($20,434) | $23,327 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 14 ($0.99) | $0.94 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 680 ($48) | $92 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R 206 ($14) | $19 | 22% |
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 47 ($3.28) | $9 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 184 ($13) | $12 | 7% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 387 ($27) | $132 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 35 ($2.47) | $7 | 65% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 23 ($1.58) | $4.80 | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 46 ($3.20) | $8 | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 26 ($1.79) | $4.63 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 14 ($0.95) | $2.49 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 85 ($5.96) | $32 | 82% |
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 301 ($21) | $61 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 117 ($8) | $31 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 699 ($49) | $263 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 451 ($31) | $109 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 34 ($2.40) | $14 | 83% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 24 ($1.67) | $5.17 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 16 ($1.10) | $9 | 87% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 11,795 ($824) | $405 | 103% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 2.10 ($0.15) | $0.35 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 489 ($34) | $111 | 69% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 39 ($2.72) | $11 | 76% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,897 (R 55,781) in Pietermaritzburg.