Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 104 (2,401 ₦) | 1,838 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 60 (1,391 ₦) | 1,715 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (981 ₦) | 804 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (335 ₦) | 754 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (756 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (462 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (1,331 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (539 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (437 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (415 ₦) | 309 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (2,132 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (487 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (256 ₦) | 342 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,464 (334,134 ₦) | 341,635 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,295 (214,722 ₦) | 223,787 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,232 (28,454 ₦) | 22,186 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,629 (245,542 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,428 (148,502 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 778 (17,974 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 589 (13,604 ₦) | 6,934 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,982 (115,097 ₦) | 65,901 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,378 (31,833 ₦) | 26,913 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 83 (1,920 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (807 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 726 (16,766 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 670 (15,487 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,318 (30,439 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,139 (26,313 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 326,177 (7,535,258 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (364 ₦) | 143 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 625 (14,430 ₦) | 13,377 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (1,572 ₦) | 1,017 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 206 (4,748 ₦) | 2,225 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 493 (11,388 ₦) | 5,820 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (1,069 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (703 ₦) | 764 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (1,253 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (583 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (440 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (2,816 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (7,836 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 174 (4,011 ₦) | 3,852 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 724 (16,732 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 537 (12,406 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (1,448 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (725 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (752 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,257 (190,740 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (41 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 535 (12,352 ₦) | 13,906 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (944 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,919 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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