- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Czech Republic
- Pietermaritzburg
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (115 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (86 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (65 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (19 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (43 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (28 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (76 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (31 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (34 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (17 Kč) | 10 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (138 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (26 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (15 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (11,109 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (9,242 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (1,814 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (14,939 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (7,533 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (522 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (1,017 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (9,514 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (2,670 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (61 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (46 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (1,408 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 (1,114 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (1,742 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (2,030 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 298,090 (510,374 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (23 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 (1,231 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (235 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (69 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (256 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (599 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (61 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (47 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (117 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (52 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (22 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (111 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (484 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (181 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (688 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (710 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (93 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (43 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (28 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (25,682 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (3.29 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (869 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (66 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 76% | |
| 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 67 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.712
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
25,000 Kč
in Zlín
you would need to make just about 24,053 Kč
(R 14,048)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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