- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Pretoria
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 101 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.74 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 3.96 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 3.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 2.80 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.30 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.44 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,290 (CHF 788) | CHF 3,001 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,412 (CHF 587) | CHF 2,329 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,774 (CHF 124) | CHF 152 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,680 (CHF 606) | CHF 2,245 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,633 (CHF 463) | CHF 1,715 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 730 (CHF 51) | CHF 101 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 568 (CHF 40) | CHF 38 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,023 (CHF 420) | CHF 512 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,576 (CHF 110) | CHF 178 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 71 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 185 (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (CHF 57) | CHF 124 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 528 (CHF 37) | CHF 61 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,117 (CHF 78) | CHF 145 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,157 (CHF 81) | CHF 193 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 309,548 (CHF 21,607) | CHF 26,863 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.28 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,592 (CHF 111) | CHF 100 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 277 (CHF 19) | CHF 32 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 441 (CHF 31) | CHF 120 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 57 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 5.97 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 48 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.04 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.05 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 136 (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 288 (CHF 20) | CHF 75 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (CHF 51) | CHF 240 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (CHF 34) | CHF 111 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 5.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,765 (CHF 612) | CHF 512 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.23 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 563 (CHF 39) | CHF 103 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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