Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 ($4.58) | $18 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 ($5.28) | $11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.82) | $5.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.06) | $1.22 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 ($2.53) | $4.32 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 ($1.06) | $4.21 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 ($3.24) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 ($2.11) | $4.37 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 ($1.06) | $2.10 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 ($1.41) | $2.95 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 ($3.17) | $19 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 ($1.55) | $2.37 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 ($0.63) | $2.07 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 73% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 ($669) | $3,211 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 ($535) | $2,645 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 ($141) | $149 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 ($366) | $2,457 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 ($268) | $1,558 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 ($106) | $114 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 ($7) | $38 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 ($246) | $329 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 ($246) | $128 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 ($2.82) | $11 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $37 | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 138% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 ($141) | $51 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 ($127) | $47 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 ($127) | $89 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $112 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 ($26,751) | $23,712 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.00) | $0.92 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $88 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 ($5.63) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 ($14) | $21 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 ($25) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 ($3.96) | $3.71 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 ($2.11) | $5.68 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 ($1.13) | $3.57 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 ($1.76) | $1.66 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 ($5.63) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 ($18) | $50 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 ($11) | $28 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $202 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 ($56) | $94 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 ($4.22) | $13 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($2.11) | $5.70 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 ($1.76) | $8 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 ($986) | $436 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 ($42) | $62 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 ($2.60) | $9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 319 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $5,431 (R 77,153) in Orkney.
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