Cost of living in South Africa compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (€5.52) | €25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (€3.84) | €12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (€2.58) | €4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.88) | €1.09 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 48 (€2.25) | €2.65 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (€1.34) | €2.26 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 88 (€4.08) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (€1.22) | €2.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (€1.20) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (€1.25) | €1.75 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 172 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (€1.26) | €2.00 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.65) | €1.50 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,032 (€836) | €1,630 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,570 (€536) | €1,464 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,274 (€105) | €93 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,684 (€681) | €1,093 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 12,033 (€558) | €739 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (€97) | €69 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 618 (€29) | €15 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,650 (€262) | €392 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,413 (€66) | €120 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 151 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 137 (€6) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 797 (€37) | €80 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 676 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,718 (€80) | €100 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,386 (€64) | €120 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 531,542 (€24,646) | €26,952 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.05) | €1.34 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 681 (€32) | €21 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (€4.64) | €12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 242 (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 585 (€27) | €15 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 54 (€2.51) | €12 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (€1.85) | €3.00 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (€3.41) | €3.26 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (€1.98) | €2.87 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 36 (€1.65) | €2.50 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 164 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| South Africa | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 434 (€20) | €60 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 242 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (€54) | €80 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 720 (€33) | €100 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 108 (€5.00) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 47 (€2.17) | €3.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (€1.69) | €4.09 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (€552) | €634 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 4.26 (€0.20) | €0.54 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 556 (€26) | €54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (€2.56) | €5.90 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Malta
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