Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Benoni | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (18,571 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (9,142 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (5,927 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (2,040 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | R 32 (4,315 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (2,254 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (7,967 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (2,779 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (1,966 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (2,330 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 102 (13,712 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 19 (2,521 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (1,360 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 20% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,858 (1,324,319 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,197 (966,805 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,059 (142,326 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,594 (1,154,508 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,679 (628,566 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 675 (90,705 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 617 (82,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,184 (696,423 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,768 (237,479 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 121 (16,273 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (5,197 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 803 (107,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 604 (81,135 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,240 (166,544 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 877 (117,787 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 371,723 (49,935,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (2,169 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 626 (84,080 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 202 (27,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Benoni | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (9,250 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (18,900 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 372 (49,922 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 40 (5,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (4,072 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (9,003 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (2,700 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (2,456 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 99 (13,321 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 158% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Benoni | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 359 (48,268 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 158 (21,215 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 369 (49,617 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 553 (74,352 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (6,028 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (3,605 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (2,931 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.42 (459 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 313 (41,988 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (5,373 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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