Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (€5.83) | €16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 55 (€2.99) | €7 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (€1.86) | €4.12 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.84) | €1.23 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (€1.40) | €4.06 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (€1.12) | €1.54 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (€3.58) | €4.69 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (€1.22) | €1.50 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.05) | €0.98 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.00) | €1.30 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (€4.97) | €10 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (€1.00) | €2.01 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.62) | €0.62 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,427 (€565) | €592 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,367 (€345) | €430 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,198 (€65) | €121 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,869 (€481) | €424 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,050 (€328) | €315 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,394 (€76) | €82 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 874 (€47) | €20 | + 135% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,836 (€262) | €379 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,585 (€86) | €111 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 74 (€4.02) | €9 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (€1.69) | €6 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 746 (€40) | €78 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 644 (€35) | €22 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,279 (€69) | €80 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (€71) | €89 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 337,911 (€18,315) | €20,726 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.77) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 457 (€25) | €30 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 183 (€10) | €21 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (€4.79) | €3.14 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 257 (€14) | €9 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (€21) | €31 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 65 (€3.51) | €3.64 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (€1.53) | €4.30 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (€3.28) | €3.74 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (€1.26) | €1.84 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€0.93) | €2.07 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 107 (€5.79) | €9 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (€18) | €26 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 179 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,796 (€97) | €45 | + 117% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 696 (€38) | €45 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (€3.42) | €9 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (€1.74) | €3.80 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (€1.55) | €3.87 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,252 (€718) | €434 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.23 (€0.12) | €0.36 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 378 (€21) | €41 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.17) | €4.66 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,273 (R 23,485) in Vereeniging.
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