Cost of living in George (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
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Food | ||||
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Food in George (South Africa) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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George | Zielona Góra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 164 (34 zł) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (17 zł) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (8 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (2.78 zł) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (3.00 zł) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (14 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (2.45 zł) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 14 (3.03 zł) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 70 (15 zł) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 19 (3.99 zł) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (1.71 zł) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in George (South Africa) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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George | Zielona Góra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,206 (2,349 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,127 (1,284 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,270 (266 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,357 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in George (South Africa) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 462 (97 zł) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,069 (224 zł) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in George (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (3.82 zł) | 5.19 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 106 (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 30% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in George (South Africa) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in George (South Africa) is about the same as in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
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George | Zielona Góra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (72 zł) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 452 (95 zł) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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