Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 117 (Rp 118,140) | Rp 48,150 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (Rp 61,959) | Rp 54,894 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Rp 40,269) | Rp 30,099 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Rp 16,090) | Rp 20,570 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (Rp 33,114) | Rp 25,479 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Rp 21,412) | Rp 16,222 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (Rp 64,593) | Rp 59,701 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Rp 24,263) | Rp 37,956 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (Rp 18,484) | Rp 19,374 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (Rp 19,802) | Rp 34,923 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (Rp 101,170) | Rp 356,233 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (Rp 22,515) | Rp 19,537 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Rp 11,992) | Rp 19,724 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,861 (Rp 13,999,456) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,685 (Rp 9,781,691) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,358 (Rp 1,371,433) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,183 (Rp 9,275,234) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,642 (Rp 6,708,316) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 915 (Rp 923,787) | Rp 813,523 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 647 (Rp 653,225) | Rp 354,270 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,800 (Rp 4,847,677) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (Rp 1,473,334) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (Rp 90,758) | Rp 60,481 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (Rp 35,787) | Rp 67,068 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (Rp 828,267) | Rp 655,630 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 554 (Rp 559,877) | Rp 423,397 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,364 (Rp 1,377,372) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,298 (Rp 1,310,538) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,187 (Rp 345,617,537) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Rp 15,218) | Rp 8,988 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 893 (Rp 901,727) | Rp 237,123 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (Rp 64,223) | Rp 23,300 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (Rp 191,998) | Rp 87,183 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 477 (Rp 481,618) | Rp 254,843 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 49 (Rp 49,491) | Rp 49,080 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (Rp 30,898) | Rp 19,454 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 48 (Rp 48,685) | Rp 36,205 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Rp 25,311) | Rp 18,007 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (Rp 22,543) | Rp 11,130 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (Rp 139,377) | Rp 86,706 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (Rp 353,210) | Rp 166,095 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 (Rp 177,810) | Rp 104,958 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (Rp 786,827) | Rp 520,784 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 540 (Rp 545,674) | Rp 388,033 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (Rp 76,880) | Rp 111,803 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (Rp 31,227) | Rp 35,619 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (Rp 32,320) | Rp 47,498 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,325 (Rp 11,438,941) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.70 (Rp 1,714) | Rp 1,799 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 534 (Rp 538,913) | Rp 579,157 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (Rp 49,614) | Rp 28,660 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,843 prices entered by 289 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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