Cost of living in South Africa compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.65) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.36) | €4.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (€0.91) | €1.07 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (€1.90) | €3.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (€1.22) | €2.46 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (€3.62) | €4.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.40) | €2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.09) | €1.27 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (€1.13) | €2.45 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (€5.80) | €13 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.27) | €2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.69) | €1.65 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,369 (€838) | €2,210 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,605 (€560) | €1,757 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,266 (€74) | €137 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,424 (€550) | €1,566 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,683 (€390) | €1,311 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 884 (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 653 (€38) | €33 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,847 (€283) | €362 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,453 (€85) | €114 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 94 (€5.51) | €6 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (€2.12) | €13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 830 (€48) | €66 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 561 (€33) | €27 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,343 (€78) | €78 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,240 (€72) | €88 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,016 (€19,943) | €27,683 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.88) | €1.30 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 877 (€51) | €127 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 67 (€3.89) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 (€14) | €28 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 483 (€28) | €57 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (€2.95) | €4.39 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.84) | €3.13 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (€3.11) | €4.19 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (€1.41) | €1.89 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (€1.30) | €2.20 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (€21) | €42 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 177 (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 836 (€49) | €99 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 573 (€33) | €61 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 80 (€4.67) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (€1.85) | €3.58 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.95) | €6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,465 (€785) | €519 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (€0.11) | €0.60 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (€33) | €45 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (€2.69) | €14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Ireland
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