Cost of living in South Africa compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 77% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (CI$7) | CI$24 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 (CI$3.42) | CI$12 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (CI$2.00) | CI$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (CI$0.85) | CI$3.21 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (CI$1.71) | CI$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (CI$1.14) | CI$8 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 (CI$3.17) | CI$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (CI$1.22) | CI$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (CI$1.01) | CI$5.10 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (CI$1.10) | CI$4.29 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (CI$4.21) | CI$30 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (CI$1.04) | CI$5.43 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (CI$0.74) | CI$3.34 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,372 (CI$764) | CI$3,452 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,000 (CI$528) | CI$2,489 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (CI$74) | CI$382 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,956 (CI$438) | CI$1,958 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (CI$323) | CI$1,536 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (CI$65) | CI$162 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (CI$30) | CI$80 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (CI$299) | CI$429 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 (CI$78) | CI$358 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (CI$4.98) | CI$14 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (CI$2.39) | CI$16 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (CI$37) | CI$70 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (CI$27) | CI$70 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (CI$70) | CI$141 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (CI$62) | CI$100 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (CI$18,165) | CI$8,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (CI$1.03) | CI$1.35 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (CI$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (CI$5.27) | CI$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (CI$10) | CI$8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (CI$28) | CI$127 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (CI$2.20) | CI$5.00 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (CI$1.58) | CI$6 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (CI$2.77) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (CI$1.68) | CI$5.00 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (CI$1.24) | CI$4.69 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (CI$10) | CI$40 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 (CI$21) | CI$84 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (CI$32) | CI$45 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (CI$30) | CI$130 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (CI$3.24) | CI$15 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (CI$1.45) | CI$7 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (CI$1.59) | CI$6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (CI$372) | CI$600 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (CI$0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (CI$27) | CI$61 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (CI$2.19) | CI$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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