Cost of living in South Africa compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 155 (NZ$13) | NZ$21 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (NZ$7) | NZ$15 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (NZ$1.60) | NZ$2.35 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$11 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$9 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 80 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$4.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$3.93 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$4.91 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (NZ$2.04) | NZ$4.12 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$2.22 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 59% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,814 (NZ$1,624) | NZ$4,003 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 13,014 (NZ$1,123) | NZ$3,108 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,024 (NZ$175) | NZ$210 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,227 (NZ$883) | NZ$2,937 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,971 (NZ$602) | NZ$2,038 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,219 (NZ$105) | NZ$150 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 692 (NZ$60) | NZ$79 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,566 (NZ$480) | NZ$565 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,647 (NZ$142) | NZ$255 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 130 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 72 (NZ$6) | NZ$33 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 863 (NZ$75) | NZ$131 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 597 (NZ$52) | NZ$109 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,589 (NZ$137) | NZ$168 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,362 (NZ$118) | NZ$206 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 439,617 (NZ$37,949) | NZ$45,013 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$2.74 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 833 (NZ$72) | NZ$114 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 56 (NZ$4.79) | NZ$14 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 214 (NZ$19) | NZ$5.00 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (NZ$51) | NZ$63 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 46 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$5.69 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 60 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 39 (NZ$3.39) | NZ$3.39 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 30 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$4.49 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 159 (NZ$14) | NZ$39 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 445 (NZ$38) | NZ$82 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (NZ$20) | NZ$41 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 763 (NZ$66) | NZ$210 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 714 (NZ$62) | NZ$122 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (NZ$7) | NZ$20 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (NZ$3.00) | NZ$5.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$11 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,108 (NZ$873) | NZ$1,189 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.44 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 628 (NZ$54) | NZ$68 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 52 (NZ$4.46) | NZ$39 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.08632
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/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,494 prices entered by 270 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand
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