Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 143 ($11) | $3.00 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 ($3.10) | $3.00 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 ($2.51) | $3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.10) | $1.29 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($2.56) | $2.40 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 ($1.29) | $1.10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 ($3.93) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 ($1.19) | $1.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 ($1.77) | $1.00 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 ($1.15) | $1.50 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 135 ($10) | $6.00 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($1.28) | $2.25 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 ($0.75) | $0.33 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 104% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,702 ($648) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,088 ($528) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,579 ($118) | $40 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 40,000 ($2,980) | $500 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 20,000 ($1,490) | $250 | + 496% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 6,200 ($462) | $50 | + 824% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 ($82) | $70 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,600 ($566) | $600 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 ($89) | $300 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 ($5.04) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,683 ($125) | $40 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 390 ($29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 ($101) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,388 ($103) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,590 ($17,551) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.02) | $1.40 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 475 ($35) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 131 ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 ($4.10) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 500 ($37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 326 ($24) | $25 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 ($3.61) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 ($1.99) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 37 ($2.74) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 ($2.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($1.31) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 ($5.96) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 358 ($27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 108 ($8) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 ($37) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 683 ($51) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 41 ($3.07) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 ($1.76) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 ($1.38) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.99 ($0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 ($30) | $20 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 ($2.94) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
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 June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07450
USD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,669
(R 35,831)
in Rustenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,900
in Zvishavane District.
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