Cost of living in South Africa compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (Dinar 5.060) | Dinar 8 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (Dinar 3.010) | Dinar 5.375 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 2.877 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 1.154 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (Dinar 1.552) | Dinar 1.606 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (Dinar 1.006) | Dinar 0.567 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (Dinar 2.878) | Dinar 3.323 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (Dinar 1.054) | Dinar 1.366 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (Dinar 0.930) | Dinar 0.617 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 3.114 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (Dinar 3.826) | Dinar 15 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Dinar 0.896) | Dinar 1.066 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (Dinar 0.664) | Dinar 0.279 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (Dinar 599) | Dinar 646 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (Dinar 434) | Dinar 358 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 56 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (Dinar 335) | Dinar 485 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (Dinar 254) | Dinar 236 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 29 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 16 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 172 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 103 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (Dinar 4.955) | Dinar 5.986 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (Dinar 2.584) | Dinar 5.061 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 49 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 54 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 62 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 59 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (Dinar 15,134) | Dinar 21,660 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Dinar 0.880) | Dinar 1.046 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 33 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (Dinar 3.112) | Dinar 2.859 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 20 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (Dinar 1.653) | Dinar 5.838 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Dinar 1.341) | Dinar 2.893 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (Dinar 2.797) | Dinar 3.769 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (Dinar 1.368) | Dinar 1.811 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 2.135 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 19 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 41 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 49 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (Dinar 2.635) | Dinar 6 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Dinar 1.253) | Dinar 3.742 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (Dinar 1.307) | Dinar 4.602 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (Dinar 405) | Dinar 273 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (Dinar 0.059) | Dinar 0.100 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 52 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (Dinar 1.852) | Dinar 2.437 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,103 prices entered by 225 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Jordan
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