Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (€3.79) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (€4.37) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.33) | €4.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.87) | €1.37 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€2.10) | €4.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.87) | €1.87 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (€2.68) | €5.74 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (€0.87) | €1.39 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.17) | €1.38 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.62) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.28) | €2.27 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.52) | €1.03 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (€554) | €965 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (€443) | €672 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (€117) | €178 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (€303) | €630 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (€222) | €483 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€87) | €100 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (€5.83) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (€204) | €431 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (€204) | €122 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (€2.33) | €4.99 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 102% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (€117) | €94 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (€105) | €35 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (€105) | €91 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €130 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (€22,158) | €20,723 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.83) | €1.45 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.66) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€20) | €99 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (€3.28) | €3.61 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (€1.75) | €3.88 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (€0.93) | €1.61 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (€1.46) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€4.66) | €19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (€15) | €39 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
| 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 (€47) | €58 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (€3.50) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.75) | €1.45 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.46) | €4.61 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (€816) | €447 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€35) | €48 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (€2.16) | €5.29 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 73 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.05831
EUR
/
ZAR
Do you live in Verona? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 374% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 21% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 21% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Santa Fe is 62% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Madrid is 127% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port Louis (Mauritius)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belfast (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kimberley (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gweru (Zimbabwe)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bhisho (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Venice (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oporto (Portugal)
Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,003 (R 34,354) in Orkney.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania costs $55 (23 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lima costs S/. 15 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tucumán costs ARS $2,500 (about 3 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Sydney costs AU$1,849 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Granada costs €8 (about 4 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Quebec City costs C$18 (about 4 hours ago)