Cost of living in South Africa compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (€4.00) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (€2.20) | €4.97 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€0.90) | €1.22 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (€1.99) | €4.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (€1.28) | €2.96 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (€3.59) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.44) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (€1.19) | €1.51 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.03) | €1.36 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (€5.56) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (€1.25) | €2.94 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (€0.80) | €1.46 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 63% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,392 (€730) | €2,241 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (€553) | €1,852 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (€88) | €280 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,201 (€518) | €1,533 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (€361) | €1,267 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (€68) | €200 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (€299) | €317 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (€97) | €187 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (€5.28) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (€3.04) | €22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (€43) | €77 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (€30) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (€82) | €90 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (€75) | €121 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 312,925 (€15,882) | €28,626 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.18) | €2.10 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (€33) | €83 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (€4.20) | €2.05 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (€12) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (€2.43) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (€1.86) | €5.17 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (€3.73) | €4.06 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (€1.73) | €2.37 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.30) | €3.24 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (€24) | €55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (€11) | €24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (€35) | €234 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (€36) | €71 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (€3.39) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.69) | €3.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (€1.54) | €5.30 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (€408) | €636 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (€0.08) | €0.08 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (€2.45) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands
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