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Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 105 (Rp 103,417) | Rp 67,984 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (Rp 57,625) | Rp 49,814 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (Rp 41,292) | Rp 30,274 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Rp 14,170) | Rp 19,634 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (Rp 33,785) | Rp 23,198 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Rp 18,691) | Rp 15,178 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Rp 62,486) | Rp 70,887 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (Rp 21,779) | Rp 40,336 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Rp 19,227) | Rp 20,381 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Rp 17,736) | Rp 31,325 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (Rp 88,785) | Rp 441,343 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Rp 17,926) | Rp 18,270 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Rp 11,812) | Rp 15,610 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,337 (Rp 14,138,751) | Rp 14,560,000 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,231 (Rp 9,103,239) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,422 (Rp 1,402,465) | Rp 960,173 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,610 (Rp 10,463,356) | Rp 8,647,480 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,852 (Rp 6,757,665) | Rp 5,093,470 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 843 (Rp 831,408) | Rp 679,229 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 663 (Rp 653,494) | Rp 247,500 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,802 (Rp 5,722,454) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 (Rp 1,532,151) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (Rp 83,442) | Rp 62,053 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 95 (Rp 94,088) | Rp 66,188 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 (Rp 807,249) | Rp 691,004 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 625 (Rp 615,961) | Rp 435,770 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,336 (Rp 1,317,641) | Rp 1,027,710 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,284 (Rp 1,266,575) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,855 (Rp 302,622,429) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (Rp 15,336) | Rp 9,196 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (Rp 677,683) | Rp 409,955 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (Rp 71,657) | Rp 30,248 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 (Rp 209,849) | Rp 91,743 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 444 (Rp 438,267) | Rp 336,389 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (Rp 45,812) | Rp 43,144 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Rp 33,115) | Rp 23,875 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (Rp 55,082) | Rp 36,922 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (Rp 26,031) | Rp 15,996 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Rp 17,012) | Rp 14,884 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (Rp 120,123) | Rp 88,700 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (Rp 323,760) | Rp 217,146 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (Rp 169,648) | Rp 100,476 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 735 (Rp 724,567) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 509 (Rp 502,307) | Rp 515,708 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (Rp 61,934) | Rp 120,440 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Rp 29,363) | Rp 46,836 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (Rp 29,308) | Rp 60,579 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,994 (Rp 7,883,795) | Rp 7,876,940 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (Rp 1,891) | Rp 1,651 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (Rp 533,419) | Rp 811,191 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (Rp 41,214) | Rp 25,338 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
986.207
IDR
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,086 prices entered by 895 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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