Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (€5.89) | €13 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (€3.17) | €8 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (€2.39) | €4.33 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€0.93) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | R 31 (€1.71) | €4.20 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.22) | €1.87 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (€3.11) | €5.74 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (€1.23) | €1.70 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€0.96) | €1.39 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€0.99) | €1.38 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 106 (€5.83) | €7 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (€1.16) | €2.27 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.64) | €1.03 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,643 (€637) | €965 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,559 (€468) | €672 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,507 (€83) | €178 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,366 (€458) | €630 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,000 (€383) | €483 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,181 (€65) | €100 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 626 (€34) | €24 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,613 (€252) | €431 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (€94) | €122 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (€4.65) | €4.99 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 89 (€4.89) | €9 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 735 (€40) | €94 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 741 (€41) | €35 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,222 (€67) | €91 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,193 (€65) | €130 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,443 (€17,431) | €20,723 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (€0.88) | €1.45 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 636 (€35) | €34 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 144 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (€3.80) | €8 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (€13) | €8 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 434 (€24) | €99 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (€2.26) | €5.45 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€1.63) | €3.61 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (€3.07) | €3.88 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (€1.32) | €1.61 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.11) | €2.34 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 146 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (€19) | €39 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 190 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 766 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 505 (€28) | €58 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 65 (€3.53) | €7 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (€1.78) | €1.45 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (€1.76) | €4.61 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,729 (€423) | €447 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.27 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (€33) | €48 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (€2.50) | €5.29 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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