Cost of living in Potgietersrus, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 30 (€1.64) | €13 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 70 (€3.84) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (€2.74) | €4.33 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (€1.10) | €1.37 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (€1.64) | €4.20 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.10) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 120 (€7) | €5.74 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (€1.10) | €1.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 40 (€2.19) | €1.39 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 60 (€3.29) | €1.38 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 200 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (€1.37) | €2.27 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 20 (€1.10) | €1.03 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,127 (€610) | €965 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 15,402 (€844) | €672 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 3,000 (€164) | €178 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 15,551 (€852) | €630 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 20,853 (€1,143) | €483 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 3,467 (€190) | €100 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 400 (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,341 (€238) | €431 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€82) | €122 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (€3.84) | €4.99 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 500 (€27) | €94 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 500 (€27) | €35 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (€110) | €91 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 2,000 (€110) | €130 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€10,961) | €20,723 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (€0.90) | €1.45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (€5.48) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (€27) | €99 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 60 (€3.29) | €5.45 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.06) | €3.61 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 70 (€3.84) | €3.88 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 80 (€4.38) | €1.61 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.10) | €2.34 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€5.48) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 400 (€22) | €39 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 301 (€16) | €16 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 917 (€50) | €94 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 1,000 (€55) | €58 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€27) | €7 | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 103 (€5.62) | €1.45 | + 286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 189 (€10) | €4.61 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,000 (€329) | €447 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.62 (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (€22) | €48 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.19) | €5.29 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 83 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,600 (R 47,449) in Potgietersrus.
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