Cost of living in South Africa compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (2,738 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 (1,423 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (832 Ft) | 960 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (355 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (710 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (475 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 (1,317 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (507 Ft) | 545 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (418 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (458 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (1,750 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (432 Ft) | 603 Ft | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (308 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,372 (317,690 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,000 (219,454 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (30,920 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,956 (182,066 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (134,528 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (27,095 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (12,570 Ft) | 4,995 Ft | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (124,235 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 (32,303 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (2,072 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (994 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (15,533 Ft) | 27,873 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (11,381 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (29,276 Ft) | 29,306 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (25,867 Ft) | 34,711 Ft | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (7,553,909 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (427 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (13,228 Ft) | 9,550 Ft | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (2,192 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (4,158 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (11,546 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (915 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (659 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (1,153 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (698 Ft) | 740 Ft | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (514 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (4,240 Ft) | 4,455 Ft | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| South Africa | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 (8,585 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (3,866 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (13,351 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (12,287 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (1,348 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (604 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (660 Ft) | 773 Ft | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (154,656 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (31 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (11,051 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (911 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
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