Cost of living in South Africa compared to Lebanon
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (699,704 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (396,027 L£) | 477,582 L£ | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (240,749 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (94,956 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (207,290 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (128,712 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (395,253 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (135,719 L£) | 181,204 L£ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (113,339 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (104,328 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (464,919 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (114,043 L£) | 139,305 L£ | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (78,888 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 179% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (85,720,752 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (58,922,528 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (9,600,579 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 903% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (48,516,386 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (32,893,346 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (5,192,963 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (3,151,760 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (26,001,386 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (7,899,819 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (582,927 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (349,057 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (4,041,217 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (2,859,033 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (7,610,654 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (6,496,425 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 194% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 38% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (1,980,189,810 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 780% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (113,933 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (3,999,380 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (262,624 L£) | 396,730 L£ | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (840,887 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (2,856,306 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (226,431 L£) | 316,379 L£ | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (163,108 L£) | 173,014 L£ | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (296,833 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (176,841 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (119,139 L£) | 191,560 L£ | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (787,822 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 57% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
South Africa | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (2,052,169 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (1,040,166 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (3,654,513 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 814% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (3,347,954 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (364,131 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (170,881 L£) | 300,057 L£ | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (158,259 L£) | 248,778 L£ | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (47,713,970 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 1561% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (8,779 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (2,943,094 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (243,013 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 65% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,728 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 20% cheaper than in Lebanon
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