Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (€3.96) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (€4.56) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.43) | €4.32 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.91) | €1.42 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€2.19) | €4.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.91) | €1.94 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (€2.80) | €5.62 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (€1.83) | €1.75 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (€0.91) | €1.56 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.22) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.74) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.34) | €2.26 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.55) | €1.49 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (€578) | €1,114 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (€462) | €675 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (€122) | €191 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (€316) | €638 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (€231) | €484 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€91) | €100 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (€6) | €24 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (€213) | €438 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (€213) | €122 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (€2.43) | €4.73 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 115% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (€122) | €94 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (€110) | €34 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (€110) | €89 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €127 | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (€23,122) | €20,908 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.86) | €1.52 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.87) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€21) | €99 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.09 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (€3.42) | €3.61 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (€1.83) | €3.88 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (€0.97) | €1.61 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (€1.52) | €2.34 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€4.87) | €19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (€10) | €16 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (€49) | €57 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (€3.65) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.83) | €1.41 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.52) | €4.40 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (€852) | €444 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€37) | €50 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (€2.25) | €5.26 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 50 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,475 (R 40,676) in Orkney.
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