- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Czech Republic
- Pietermaritzburg
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 55 (90 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (83 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 36 (59 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (18 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (42 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (28 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (79 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (31 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (27 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (24 Kč) | 11 Kč | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (136 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (25 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (17 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,346 (15,213 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,874 (9,562 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,025 (1,668 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (14,202 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (7,161 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (496 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 500 (813 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,645 (10,816 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,575 (2,564 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (95 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (98 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 770 (1,253 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (827 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 (1,855 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,026 (1,669 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 273,333 (444,915 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (21 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 695 (1,132 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (224 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (77 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (299 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 351 (572 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (58 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (38 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (81 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 31 (51 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (20 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 (137 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 268 (437 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 107 (174 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (654 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 492 (800 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (88 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (41 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (26 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (24,416 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.14 (3.48 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 466 (759 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (63 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.628
CZK
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
22,000 Kč
in Zlín
you would need to make just about 21,151 Kč
(R 12,994)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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