Cost of living in South Africa compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (27 ₪) | 69 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (16 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (3.54 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (5.04 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (5.68 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (4.68 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (4.05 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (22 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (4.92 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (3.16 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,392 (2,874 ₪) | 9,468 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (2,174 ₪) | 6,889 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (347 ₪) | 1,064 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,201 (2,037 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (1,419 ₪) | 4,195 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (267 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (130 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (1,176 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (383 ₪) | 407 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (21 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (12 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (169 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (120 ₪) | 207 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (324 ₪) | 434 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (295 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 312,925 (62,492 ₪) | 140,281 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (4.63 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (131 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (46 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (109 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (5.11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (35 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| South Africa | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (93 ₪) | 168 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (45 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (137 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (143 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (13 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (6 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (1,606 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (0.32 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (94 ₪) | 268 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (10 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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