Cost of living in South Africa compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 60% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (€7) | €21 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (€3.98) | €12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (€2.19) | €5.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.97) | €1.34 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (€2.05) | €4.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (€1.33) | €3.73 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (€3.80) | €11 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.39) | €2.62 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.23) | €3.02 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (€1.22) | €2.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (€5.05) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.18) | €1.97 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (€0.88) | €2.41 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 65% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (€791) | €2,586 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (€574) | €2,069 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (€93) | €265 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (€443) | €1,695 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (€335) | €1,327 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (€64) | €165 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (€35) | €45 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (€251) | €474 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (€75) | €152 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (€7) | €4.50 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (€3.41) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (€31) | €36 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (€80) | €111 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (€68) | €130 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (€19,986) | €29,790 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.16) | €1.60 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (€54) | €59 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (€4.11) | €6.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (€12) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (€2.18) | €2.99 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (€1.77) | €4.04 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (€3.69) | €1.45 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (€1.81) | €1.58 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.29) | €1.32 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (€8) | €40 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| South Africa | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (€21) | €60 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (€37) | €76 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (€35) | €86 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (€3.48) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.66) | €3.79 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (€1.73) | €5.95 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (€534) | €150 | + 256% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (€0.08) | €0.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (€2.45) | €5.95 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,910 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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