Cost of living in Tembisa (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Tembisa (South Africa) is 51% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (101TL) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (84TL) | 23TL | + 273% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 31 (53TL) | 21TL | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (25TL) | 9TL | + 176% | |
12 eggs, large | R 23 (38TL) | 17TL | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 (22TL) | 7TL | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (69TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 14 (24TL) | 7TL | + 237% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 8 (13TL) | 3.75TL | + 259% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (23TL) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 136 (231TL) | 75TL | + 209% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 16 (28TL) | 7TL | + 293% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.99 (8TL) | 2.00TL | + 321% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Tembisa (South Africa) is about the same as in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 22,470 (37,980TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 19,000 (32,115TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,347 (2,278TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 20,000 (33,806TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 12,000 (20,283TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,000 (1,690TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 600 (1,014TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R 6,831 (11,547TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,234 (2,085TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 78 (131TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (68TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tembisa (South Africa) is about the same as in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 700 (1,183TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 711 (1,202TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,166 (1,971TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 801 (1,354TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Tembisa (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 286,711 (484,623TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (23TL) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 392 (663TL) | 95TL | + 597% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tembisa (South Africa) is about the same as in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (85TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 120 (203TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (507TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 15 (25TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 19 (32TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 39 (66TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 17 (29TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (19TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (110TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tembisa (South Africa) is about the same as in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
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Tembisa | Zonguldak | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 289 (488TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 109 (184TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 674 (1,139TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 768 (1,298TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 38 (65TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (44TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (43TL) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,632 (6,140TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.41 (2.38TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 429 (725TL) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (66TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2023.
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