Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 143 ($12) | $3.00 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 ($3.44) | $3.00 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 ($2.79) | $3.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.23) | $1.29 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($2.84) | $2.40 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 ($1.44) | $1.10 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 ($4.37) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 ($1.33) | $1.70 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 ($1.97) | $1.00 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 ($1.28) | $1.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 135 ($11) | $6.00 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($1.42) | $2.25 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 ($0.84) | $0.33 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 112% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,702 ($720) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,088 ($586) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,579 ($131) | $40 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 40,000 ($3,310) | $500 | + 562% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 20,000 ($1,655) | $250 | + 562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 6,200 ($513) | $50 | + 926% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 ($91) | $70 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,600 ($629) | $600 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 ($99) | $300 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 ($5.60) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,683 ($139) | $40 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 390 ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 ($113) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,388 ($115) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,590 ($19,493) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.13) | $1.40 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 475 ($39) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 131 ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 ($4.55) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 500 ($41) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 326 ($27) | $25 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 ($4.01) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 ($2.21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 37 ($3.04) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 ($2.45) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($1.45) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 ($7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 358 ($30) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 108 ($9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 ($41) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 683 ($56) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 41 ($3.41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 ($1.96) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 ($1.53) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.99 ($0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 ($33) | $20 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 ($3.27) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08274
USD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $3,217
(R 38,881)
in Rustenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,200
in Zvishavane District.
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