Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 65 (€3.75) | €13 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 75 (€4.33) | €8 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 40 (€2.31) | €4.33 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 15 (€0.87) | €1.37 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 36 (€2.08) | €4.20 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 15 (€0.87) | €1.87 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 46 (€2.65) | €5.74 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 30 (€1.73) | €1.70 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 15 (€0.87) | €1.39 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 20 (€1.15) | €1.38 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 45 (€2.60) | €7 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 22 (€1.27) | €2.27 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 9 (€0.52) | €1.03 | 50% |
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 9,500 (€548) | €965 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 7,600 (€438) | €672 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 2,000 (€115) | €178 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 5,200 (€300) | €630 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 3,800 (€219) | €483 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 1,500 (€87) | €100 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 100 (€5.77) | €24 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 3,500 (€202) | €431 | 53% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 3,500 (€202) | €122 | 66% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 40 (€2.31) | €4.99 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | €9 | - |
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 100% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 2,000 (€115) | €94 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 1,800 (€104) | €35 | 201% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,800 (€104) | €91 | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | €130 | - |
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 380,000 (€21,920) | €20,723 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 14 (€0.82) | €1.45 | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | €34 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €20 | - |
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 80 (€4.61) | €8 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 200 (€12) | €8 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 350 (€20) | €99 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | €5.45 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 56 (€3.24) | €3.61 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 30 (€1.73) | €3.88 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 16 (€0.92) | €1.61 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 25 (€1.44) | €2.34 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 80 (€4.61) | €19 | 76% |
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Orkney (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 250 (€14) | €39 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 160 (€9) | €16 | 44% |
| 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 (€46) | €58 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 60 (€3.46) | €7 | 52% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 30 (€1.73) | €1.45 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 25 (€1.44) | €4.61 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 14,000 (€808) | €447 | 81% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | €0.18 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 600 (€35) | €48 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 37 (€2.13) | €5.29 | 60% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,205 (R 38,220) in Orkney.