Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (Rp 109,679) | Rp 64,632 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (Rp 65,251) | Rp 60,696 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (Rp 35,926) | Rp 27,585 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Rp 15,861) | Rp 21,684 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (Rp 33,651) | Rp 29,420 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (Rp 21,807) | Rp 18,202 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (Rp 62,394) | Rp 65,816 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (Rp 22,855) | Rp 44,338 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (Rp 20,157) | Rp 23,243 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (Rp 20,049) | Rp 37,779 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (Rp 82,936) | Rp 376,939 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Rp 19,430) | Rp 21,944 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (Rp 14,390) | Rp 20,736 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (Rp 12,985,894) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (Rp 9,418,753) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (Rp 1,526,611) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (Rp 7,267,986) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (Rp 5,506,697) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (Rp 1,055,223) | Rp 555,271 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (Rp 576,844) | Rp 361,046 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (Rp 4,127,032) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (Rp 1,237,134) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (Rp 107,412) | Rp 58,625 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (Rp 56,010) | Rp 87,033 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (Rp 701,561) | Rp 862,192 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (Rp 512,183) | Rp 470,714 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (Rp 1,319,839) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (Rp 1,122,869) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (Rp 328,066,103) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Rp 19,080) | Rp 11,228 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (Rp 887,429) | Rp 158,658 | + 459% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (Rp 67,461) | Rp 22,717 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (Rp 200,872) | Rp 48,531 | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (Rp 500,446) | Rp 355,517 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (Rp 35,830) | Rp 115,732 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Rp 29,080) | Rp 23,036 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (Rp 60,640) | Rp 32,995 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (Rp 29,646) | Rp 49,135 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (Rp 21,157) | Rp 17,984 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (Rp 133,834) | Rp 87,591 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (Rp 348,362) | Rp 194,090 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (Rp 180,462) | Rp 119,744 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (Rp 610,435) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (Rp 578,515) | Rp 487,508 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (Rp 57,123) | Rp 119,009 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Rp 27,169) | Rp 38,686 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (Rp 28,336) | Rp 44,445 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (Rp 8,770,621) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (Rp 1,284) | Rp 2,007 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (Rp 523,020) | Rp 596,222 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (Rp 40,154) | Rp 36,260 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
818.865
IDR
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,241 prices entered by 280 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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