- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.71 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 5.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 4.04 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 4.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 5.20 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 15 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.47 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 2.85 | - 71% | |
| 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 609) | CHF 3,513 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (CHF 593) | CHF 2,538 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (CHF 65) | CHF 161 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (CHF 265) | CHF 1,888 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (CHF 284) | CHF 1,357 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (CHF 33) | CHF 81 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (CHF 56) | CHF 47 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,887 (CHF 397) | CHF 512 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,673 (CHF 113) | CHF 178 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 71 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 23 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 136 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (CHF 46) | CHF 131 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (CHF 31) | CHF 56 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (CHF 62) | CHF 134 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (CHF 66) | CHF 151 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (CHF 16,843) | CHF 28,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.69 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (CHF 26) | CHF 81 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (CHF 10) | CHF 37 | - 73% | |
| 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 3.94) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 277 (CHF 19) | CHF 32 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 429 (CHF 29) | CHF 138 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 57 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 5.69 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 48 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 5.59 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 3.00 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.05 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 (CHF 9) | CHF 45 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 260 (CHF 18) | CHF 73 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (CHF 49) | CHF 174 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (CHF 22) | CHF 100 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 4.84 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,687 (CHF 653) | CHF 526 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.43 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (CHF 26) | CHF 108 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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