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Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (2,574 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (1,479 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (1,052 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (360 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (862 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (477 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (1,599 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (557 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (495 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (449 ₦) | 292 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (2,272 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (459 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (301 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,337 (361,455 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,132 (230,245 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,422 (35,854 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,610 (267,494 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,904 (174,070 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 843 (21,255 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 664 (16,749 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,802 (146,294 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (42,100 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 82 (2,061 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 95 (2,405 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 830 (20,937 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 622 (15,681 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,339 (33,770 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,284 (32,380 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,855 (7,736,489 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (394 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (17,325 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (1,832 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 (5,365 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 445 (11,229 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (1,145 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (844 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (1,392 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (665 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (435 ₦) | 472 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 121 (3,040 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (8,269 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (4,337 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 735 (18,523 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 514 (12,949 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (1,557 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (753 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (749 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,994 (201,548 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (48 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 525 (13,246 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (1,065 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria
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