- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.81 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 5.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 4.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 5.20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 15 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.70 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.85 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (CHF 679) | CHF 3,513 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (CHF 661) | CHF 2,538 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (CHF 73) | CHF 161 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (CHF 296) | CHF 1,888 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (CHF 316) | CHF 1,357 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (CHF 36) | CHF 81 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (CHF 62) | CHF 47 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,179 (CHF 464) | CHF 836 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,056 (CHF 154) | CHF 165 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 76 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (CHF 51) | CHF 131 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (CHF 69) | CHF 134 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (CHF 74) | CHF 151 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (CHF 18,778) | CHF 28,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.69 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (CHF 29) | CHF 81 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 18 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 217 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 379 (CHF 28) | CHF 145 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 60 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 6 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.88 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 108 (CHF 8) | CHF 47 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (CHF 23) | CHF 71 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (CHF 11) | CHF 37 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 605 (CHF 45) | CHF 198 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (CHF 25) | CHF 100 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 17 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 4.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 6 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,063 (CHF 230) | CHF 178 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (CHF 29) | CHF 108 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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