Cost of living in South Africa compared to Moldova
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (138 Leu) | 158 Leu | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (78 Leu) | 162 Leu | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (48 Leu) | 74 Leu | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (19 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (41 Leu) | 44 Leu | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (25 Leu) | 33 Leu | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (78 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (27 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (22 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (21 Leu) | 22 Leu | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (92 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (23 Leu) | 32 Leu | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (16 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 113% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (16,951 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (11,651 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (1,898 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (9,594 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (6,504 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (1,027 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (623 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (5,142 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (1,562 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (115 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (69 Leu) | 99 Leu | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (799 Leu) | 966 Leu | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (565 Leu) | 741 Leu | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (1,505 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (1,285 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 60% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (391,566 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (23 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (791 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 242% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (52 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (166 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (565 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (45 Leu) | 80 Leu | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (32 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (59 Leu) | 68 Leu | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (35 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (24 Leu) | 47 Leu | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (156 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 41% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
South Africa | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (406 Leu) | 334 Leu | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (206 Leu) | 236 Leu | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (723 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (662 Leu) | 572 Leu | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (72 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (34 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (31 Leu) | 38 Leu | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (9,435 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (1.74 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (582 Leu) | 788 Leu | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (48 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,800 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Moldova
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