Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 125 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 22 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 16 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 14 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.36 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 46 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 5.35 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.05 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 4.29 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 29 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.16 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.48 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 126 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.56 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (CHF 0.76) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,868 (CHF 661) | CHF 1,743 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,279 (CHF 457) | CHF 1,498 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,863 (CHF 83) | CHF 175 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,535 (CHF 557) | CHF 1,330 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,397 (CHF 462) | CHF 1,033 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,690 (CHF 75) | CHF 106 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 545 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,809 (CHF 214) | CHF 421 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,597 (CHF 71) | CHF 109 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 126 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 88 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 695 (CHF 31) | CHF 103 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 523 (CHF 23) | CHF 50 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (CHF 65) | CHF 101 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,617 (CHF 72) | CHF 117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 392,944 (CHF 17,460) | CHF 27,795 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.70 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 835 (CHF 37) | CHF 137 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 169 (CHF 7) | CHF 45 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 61 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 11 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 507 (CHF 23) | CHF 64 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 4.16 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.17 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.05 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (CHF 1.18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Pretoria | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 506 (CHF 22) | CHF 69 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 263 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 687 (CHF 31) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 757 (CHF 34) | CHF 97 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 79 (CHF 3.50) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 4.24 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.90 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,882 (CHF 350) | CHF 400 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.55 (CHF 0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 552 (CHF 25) | CHF 100 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 9 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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