- Cost of Living
- South Africa
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- Vereeniging
- Zaragoza
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Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (€3.55) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (€2.31) | €3.46 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.93) | €0.79 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (€1.65) | €2.16 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.29) | €1.61 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (€3.97) | €4.80 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.28) | €1.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€1.14) | €1.72 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (€1.06) | €1.03 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (€5.49) | €6.00 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (€1.16) | €1.51 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.82) | €0.82 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,619 (€583) | €940 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,803 (€393) | €690 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (€72) | €170 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,586 (€581) | €500 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,680 (€384) | €369 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 901 (€61) | €33 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,789 (€324) | €552 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,514 (€102) | €68 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (€5.83) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (€2.11) | €10 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 3% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 698 (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 560 (€38) | €30 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,116 (€75) | €79 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (€16,096) | €21,300 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.91) | €1.47 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (€26) | €43 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€5.41) | €5.11 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (€17) | €3.98 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 397 (€27) | €60 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (€4.62) | €4.78 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (€1.63) | €2.11 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (€4.55) | €3.08 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (€1.75) | €1.39 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€1.15) | €1.93 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 110 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (€24) | €27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (€72) | €49 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (€48) | €36 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (€5.55) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (€2.79) | €1.58 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (€1.83) | €2.75 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 6,500 (€440) | €526 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (€0.15) | €0.12 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 379 (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (€2.64) | €4.80 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,087
(R 30,848)
in Vereeniging.
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