- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (¥874) | ¥1,054 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (¥469) | ¥698 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (¥330) | ¥436 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (¥116) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (¥269) | ¥285 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (¥148) | ¥777 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (¥507) | ¥910 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (¥175) | ¥697 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (¥161) | ¥414 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (¥145) | ¥265 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (¥720) | ¥1,538 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (¥141) | ¥203 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (¥95) | ¥198 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,974 (¥119,848) | ¥231,808 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,832 (¥78,694) | ¥125,591 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,323 (¥10,592) | ¥21,159 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,900 (¥87,240) | ¥113,754 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,098 (¥56,812) | ¥74,885 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 772 (¥6,177) | ¥12,611 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 644 (¥5,158) | ¥4,134 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,749 (¥46,015) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,461 (¥11,697) | ¥16,830 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (¥691) | ¥693 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 (¥784) | ¥1,827 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 818 (¥6,549) | ¥6,829 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 615 (¥4,919) | ¥4,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (¥10,425) | ¥8,321 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,281 (¥10,253) | ¥13,972 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,689 (¥2,406,724) | ¥2,590,890 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (¥122) | ¥145 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 664 (¥5,311) | ¥11,257 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (¥572) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (¥1,588) | ¥1,016 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (¥3,593) | ¥3,622 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (¥392) | ¥630 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (¥268) | ¥707 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (¥425) | ¥455 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (¥218) | ¥137 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (¥139) | ¥217 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 140 (¥1,117) | ¥2,939 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 (¥2,694) | ¥4,035 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (¥1,350) | ¥3,358 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 823 (¥6,591) | ¥12,964 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 531 (¥4,247) | ¥8,046 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (¥499) | ¥880 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (¥233) | ¥491 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (¥250) | ¥560 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,887 (¥63,125) | ¥49,094 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.91 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (¥4,532) | ¥10,296 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (¥335) | ¥468 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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