- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (Rp 112,799) | Rp 64,060 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (Rp 60,219) | Rp 50,221 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (Rp 42,336) | Rp 31,397 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Rp 14,800) | Rp 18,967 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (Rp 34,442) | Rp 22,704 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Rp 19,031) | Rp 15,321 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Rp 64,932) | Rp 67,443 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (Rp 22,369) | Rp 37,831 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (Rp 20,647) | Rp 18,389 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Rp 18,562) | Rp 32,050 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (Rp 93,517) | Rp 363,342 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Rp 18,016) | Rp 19,021 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Rp 12,289) | Rp 15,904 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,974 (Rp 15,362,533) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,832 (Rp 10,087,265) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,323 (Rp 1,357,722) | Rp 899,203 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,900 (Rp 11,182,685) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,098 (Rp 7,282,385) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 772 (Rp 791,784) | Rp 630,805 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 652 (Rp 669,089) | Rp 244,903 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,749 (Rp 5,898,367) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,461 (Rp 1,499,400) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (Rp 88,637) | Rp 60,823 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 93 (Rp 95,823) | Rp 59,495 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 814 (Rp 835,244) | Rp 612,994 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 618 (Rp 634,534) | Rp 416,812 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,309 (Rp 1,343,051) | Rp 974,726 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,281 (Rp 1,314,169) | Rp 821,580 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,689 (Rp 308,501,330) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Rp 15,641) | Rp 8,713 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 664 (Rp 680,740) | Rp 376,741 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (Rp 73,328) | Rp 25,888 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (Rp 203,520) | Rp 86,121 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (Rp 460,546) | Rp 362,813 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (Rp 50,215) | Rp 45,322 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Rp 34,417) | Rp 23,501 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (Rp 54,442) | Rp 33,880 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (Rp 27,955) | Rp 15,234 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Rp 17,834) | Rp 13,078 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (Rp 142,002) | Rp 92,813 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 338 (Rp 346,272) | Rp 207,987 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (Rp 172,988) | Rp 98,924 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 823 (Rp 844,823) | Rp 390,835 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (Rp 548,660) | Rp 480,517 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (Rp 63,939) | Rp 125,911 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (Rp 29,816) | Rp 46,550 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (Rp 32,039) | Rp 57,305 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,906 (Rp 8,111,091) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.91 (Rp 1,957) | Rp 1,764 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (Rp 580,909) | Rp 536,205 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (Rp 42,946) | Rp 24,432 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1025.981
IDR
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,033 prices entered by 961 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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