Cost of living in South Africa compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 111 (24 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (13 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (3.20 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (4.43 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (5.06 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (3.68 ₪) | 4.15 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (3.92 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (22 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (4.66 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (2.17 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,633 (3,144 ₪) | 7,239 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,050 (1,945 ₪) | 6,044 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,186 (255 ₪) | 725 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,839 (2,329 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,886 (1,480 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 803 (172 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 (126 ₪) | 67 ₪ | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,053 (1,086 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,493 (321 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (20 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 (7 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 805 (173 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 610 (131 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,337 (287 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,178 (253 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 345,568 (74,257 ₪) | 137,710 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (3.25 ₪) | 5.55 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (141 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 226 (48 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (107 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (11 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (5.66 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (4.17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 (28 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 348 (75 ₪) | 137 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 (38 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 706 (152 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (122 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 68 (15 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,867 (2,335 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.78 (0.38 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 514 (110 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (9 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,493 prices entered by 383 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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