- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 96 (Dinar 5.602) | Dinar 4.667 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (Dinar 2.847) | Dinar 4.500 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (Dinar 2.252) | Dinar 3.250 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R 33 (Dinar 1.935) | Dinar 1.100 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Dinar 0.980) | Dinar 0.600 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (Dinar 3.789) | Dinar 4.000 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (Dinar 1.298) | Dinar 1.100 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (Dinar 0.938) | Dinar 1.500 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (Dinar 0.889) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 66 (Dinar 3.847) | Dinar 10 | - 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (Dinar 0.944) | Dinar 1.000 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (Dinar 0.537) | Dinar 0.531 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,175 (Dinar 596) | Dinar 400 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,515 (Dinar 382) | Dinar 225 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 754 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,002 (Dinar 410) | Dinar 350 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,377 (Dinar 257) | Dinar 250 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 359 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 672 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 15 | + 163% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,446 (Dinar 319) | Dinar 250 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,241 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 95 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (Dinar 5.210) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (Dinar 1.429) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 728 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 80 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 482 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,167 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 971 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,581 (Dinar 17,328) | Dinar 8,000 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Dinar 0.762) | Dinar 0.750 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 433 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 30 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (Dinar 3.220) | Dinar 2.500 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 234 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 6 | + 120% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 327 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 10 | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 43 (Dinar 2.531) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (Dinar 1.913) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (Dinar 2.871) | Dinar 2.500 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (Dinar 1.272) | Dinar 1.000 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (Dinar 0.762) | Dinar 2.000 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 116 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.000 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 286 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 151 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 383 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 441 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (Dinar 2.960) | Dinar 2.000 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (Dinar 1.466) | Dinar 1.000 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (Dinar 1.594) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,320 (Dinar 546) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 (Dinar 0.110) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 395 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (Dinar 2.132) | Dinar 2.100 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on November 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,339
(R 22,843)
in Port Elizabeth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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