Cost of living in South Africa compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 111 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.65) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (€2.44) | €2.86 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.89) | €0.99 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (€1.85) | €1.99 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.24) | €1.92 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (€3.69) | €3.98 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.38) | €1.74 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (€1.01) | €1.04 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.06) | €1.37 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 103 (€5.93) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.25) | €1.84 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.63) | €0.99 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,996 (€862) | €1,058 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,611 (€553) | €638 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,202 (€69) | €162 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,068 (€637) | €539 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,349 (€423) | €430 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 782 (€45) | €101 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 577 (€33) | €19 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,897 (€282) | €354 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,467 (€84) | €78 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (€5.48) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 38 (€2.20) | €8 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 20% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 861 (€49) | €69 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (€34) | €41 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,211 (€70) | €112 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 350,742 (€20,171) | €15,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.85) | €1.21 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 675 (€39) | €20 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (€4.05) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 223 (€13) | €8 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 475 (€27) | €50 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (€2.90) | €6.00 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.80) | €4.36 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (€3.03) | €11 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (€1.47) | €1.70 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (€1.26) | €6.00 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 360 (€21) | €36 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 175 (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 799 (€46) | €45 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 617 (€35) | €71 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (€4.34) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.92) | €3.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (€2.05) | €3.50 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,352 (€653) | €481 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.82 (€0.10) | €0.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 537 (€31) | €48 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (€2.64) | €5.09 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,296 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Estonia
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