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Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 12 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.75 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 5.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 4.04 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 4.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 5.20 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 1.76 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.85 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (CHF 732) | CHF 3,513 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (CHF 712) | CHF 2,538 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (CHF 79) | CHF 161 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (CHF 319) | CHF 1,888 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (CHF 341) | CHF 1,357 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (CHF 39) | CHF 81 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (CHF 67) | CHF 47 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,347 (CHF 433) | CHF 752 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,043 (CHF 165) | CHF 169 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 19 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (CHF 55) | CHF 131 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (CHF 37) | CHF 56 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (CHF 75) | CHF 134 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (CHF 79) | CHF 151 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (CHF 20,240) | CHF 28,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.69 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (CHF 12) | CHF 37 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 21 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 275 (CHF 22) | CHF 29 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 398 (CHF 32) | CHF 140 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 55 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 6 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 5.61 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.83 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 4.05 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (CHF 11) | CHF 44 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 257 (CHF 21) | CHF 68 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (CHF 11) | CHF 37 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 712 (CHF 58) | CHF 189 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (CHF 27) | CHF 100 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 17 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 4.84 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 6 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 10,924 (CHF 884) | CHF 526 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.43 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (CHF 31) | CHF 108 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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