Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (3,471 ₦) | 2,743 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 67 (1,728 ₦) | 2,848 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (1,028 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (437 ₦) | 1,320 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (1,052 ₦) | 823 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (569 ₦) | 966 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (1,593 ₦) | 1,902 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (639 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (500 ₦) | 1,091 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (585 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 86 (2,228 ₦) | 3,276 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (586 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (372 ₦) | 493 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,585 (454,508 ₦) | 772,918 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 13,225 (341,816 ₦) | 293,117 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,645 (42,516 ₦) | 69,345 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,825 (253,950 ₦) | 596,156 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,092 (183,296 ₦) | 285,777 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,273 (32,891 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 762 (19,706 ₦) | 20,148 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,486 (141,797 ₦) | 67,112 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,797 (46,444 ₦) | 40,343 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (2,332 ₦) | 7,831 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (933 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 824 (21,307 ₦) | 7,940 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 570 (14,721 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,493 (38,582 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,314 (33,972 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 301,358 (7,788,956 ₦) | 12,248,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (554 ₦) | 173 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 699 (18,064 ₦) | 11,618 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (2,133 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 262 (6,762 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 474 (12,241 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (1,234 ₦) | 1,994 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (832 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 77 (1,978 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (707 ₦) | 864 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (539 ₦) | 701 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 149 (3,846 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Africa | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 394 (10,171 ₦) | 7,397 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 203 (5,241 ₦) | 4,931 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 564 (14,580 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 602 (15,555 ₦) | 14,780 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (1,947 ₦) | 3,279 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (779 ₦) | 1,341 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (856 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,243 (187,199 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (40 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 582 (15,035 ₦) | 27,763 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (1,192 ₦) | 509 ₦ | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,768 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria
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