- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (2,821 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (1,506 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (1,059 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (370 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (861 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (476 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (1,624 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (559 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (516 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (464 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (2,339 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (451 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (307 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,974 (384,181 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,832 (252,259 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,323 (33,953 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,900 (279,653 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,098 (182,116 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 772 (19,801 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 652 (16,732 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,749 (147,505 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,461 (37,497 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (2,217 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 93 (2,396 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 814 (20,888 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 618 (15,868 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,309 (33,587 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,281 (32,864 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,689 (7,714,904 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (391 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 664 (17,024 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (1,834 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (5,090 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (11,517 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (1,256 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (861 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (1,361 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (699 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (446 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (3,551 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 338 (8,659 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (4,326 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 823 (21,127 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (13,721 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (1,599 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (746 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (801 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,906 (202,840 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.91 (49 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (14,527 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (1,074 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.657
NGN
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,683 prices entered by 747 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria
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