Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 127 (Rp 116,316) | Rp 61,205 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (Rp 62,118) | Rp 48,353 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (Rp 37,994) | Rp 29,046 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Rp 15,117) | Rp 21,836 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (Rp 37,074) | Rp 22,834 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Rp 19,507) | Rp 14,630 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (Rp 57,141) | Rp 66,405 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Rp 21,835) | Rp 43,134 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Rp 17,771) | Rp 18,263 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (Rp 19,290) | Rp 34,771 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (Rp 79,529) | Rp 406,659 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Rp 21,260) | Rp 17,291 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (Rp 12,526) | Rp 16,247 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,411 (Rp 14,152,608) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,359 (Rp 10,431,471) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,568 (Rp 1,439,891) | Rp 801,210 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,801 (Rp 8,082,294) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,669 (Rp 6,124,580) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 787 (Rp 722,455) | Rp 505,106 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 755 (Rp 693,408) | Rp 237,062 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,346 (Rp 4,909,799) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,882 (Rp 1,728,498) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (Rp 82,015) | Rp 57,323 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (Rp 32,791) | Rp 95,242 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 813 (Rp 746,497) | Rp 648,513 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 550 (Rp 504,830) | Rp 480,172 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 (Rp 1,363,942) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,256 (Rp 1,153,149) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,470 (Rp 286,044,194) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 20 (Rp 18,445) | Rp 9,337 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 843 (Rp 774,587) | Rp 419,026 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (Rp 46,556) | Rp 19,709 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 175 (Rp 160,995) | Rp 89,583 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 (Rp 386,745) | Rp 204,790 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 37 (Rp 34,335) | Rp 108,192 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (Rp 26,733) | Rp 22,334 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (Rp 51,498) | Rp 30,094 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (Rp 27,776) | Rp 22,886 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (Rp 17,820) | Rp 11,284 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 132 (Rp 121,054) | Rp 119,565 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 387 (Rp 355,771) | Rp 261,585 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 194 (Rp 178,252) | Rp 99,216 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 606 (Rp 556,800) | Rp 251,127 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 582 (Rp 534,613) | Rp 573,242 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (Rp 70,730) | Rp 159,890 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Rp 27,613) | Rp 39,869 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Rp 29,988) | Rp 65,361 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,284 (Rp 8,526,508) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.68 (Rp 1,542) | Rp 2,093 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 533 (Rp 489,487) | Rp 509,555 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (Rp 41,742) | Rp 32,683 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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