Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (€3.56) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (€4.11) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.19) | €4.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.37 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€1.97) | €4.20 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.87 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (€2.52) | €5.74 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (€1.64) | €1.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.39 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.09) | €1.38 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.46) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.20) | €2.27 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.49) | €1.03 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (€520) | €965 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (€416) | €672 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (€109) | €178 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (€285) | €630 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (€208) | €483 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€82) | €100 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (€5.47) | €24 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (€192) | €431 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (€192) | €122 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (€2.19) | €4.99 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 90% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (€109) | €94 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (€99) | €35 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (€99) | €91 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €130 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (€20,800) | €20,723 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.78) | €1.45 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.38) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€19) | €99 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (€3.08) | €3.61 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (€1.64) | €3.88 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (€0.88) | €1.61 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (€1.37) | €2.34 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€4.38) | €19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (€14) | €39 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (€9) | €16 | - 47% | |
| 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 (€44) | €58 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (€3.28) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.64) | €1.45 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.37) | €4.61 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (€766) | €447 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€33) | €48 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (€2.03) | €5.29 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 96 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,900 (R 34,711) in Orkney.
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