Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.45) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (€2.62) | €4.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.80) | €1.37 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (€2.03) | €4.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (€1.36) | €1.87 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (€3.78) | €5.74 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.16) | €1.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€0.91) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€0.99) | €1.38 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.31) | €2.27 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.60) | €1.03 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (€953) | €965 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (€638) | €672 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (€63) | €178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (€718) | €630 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (€444) | €483 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (€47) | €100 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (€31) | €24 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (€274) | €431 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (€91) | €122 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (€4.62) | €4.99 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (€1.99) | €9 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (€78) | €91 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (€77) | €130 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (€20,426) | €20,723 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.80) | €1.45 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (€40) | €34 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (€3.64) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (€23) | €99 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.33) | €5.45 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (€1.85) | €3.61 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (€3.10) | €3.88 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.46) | €1.61 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.10) | €2.34 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (€40) | €94 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (€34) | €58 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (€3.62) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (€1.89) | €1.45 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (€2.06) | €4.61 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (€423) | €447 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (€31) | €48 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.44) | €5.29 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 618 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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