Cost of living in Potgietersrus, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 30 (€1.84) | €13 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 70 (€4.30) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (€3.07) | €4.32 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (€1.23) | €1.42 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (€1.84) | €4.15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.23) | €1.94 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 120 (€7) | €5.62 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (€1.23) | €1.75 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 40 (€2.46) | €1.56 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 60 (€3.69) | €1.58 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 200 (€12) | €7 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (€1.54) | €2.26 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 20 (€1.23) | €1.49 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 118% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 30,000 (€1,845) | €1,114 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 20,000 (€1,230) | €675 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 3,000 (€184) | €191 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 50,000 (€3,075) | €638 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 25,964 (€1,597) | €484 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 5,000 (€307) | €100 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 400 (€25) | €24 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,000 (€246) | €438 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€92) | €122 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (€4.30) | €4.73 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 500 (€31) | €94 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 500 (€31) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (€123) | €89 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 2,000 (€123) | €127 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€12,299) | €20,908 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (€1.01) | €1.52 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€12) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (€31) | €99 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 60 (€3.69) | €5.09 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.31) | €3.61 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 70 (€4.30) | €3.88 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 80 (€4.92) | €1.61 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.23) | €2.34 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 400 (€25) | €41 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 301 (€19) | €16 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 917 (€56) | €94 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 1,000 (€61) | €57 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€31) | €8 | + 310% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 103 (€6) | €1.41 | + 349% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 189 (€12) | €4.40 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,000 (€369) | €444 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.62 (€0.10) | €0.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (€25) | €50 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.46) | €5.26 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 56 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,803 (R 61,835) in Potgietersrus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Verona.
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