- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (2,861 ₦) | 2,471 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (1,507 ₦) | 1,941 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (1,076 ₦) | 980 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (390 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (859 ₦) | 593 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (486 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (1,671 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (565 ₦) | 1,079 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (526 ₦) | 844 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (448 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (2,416 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (440 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (310 ₦) | 365 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,653 (417,170 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,119 (269,664 ₦) | 218,393 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,403 (37,403 ₦) | 24,717 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,186 (298,103 ₦) | 233,341 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,756 (180,050 ₦) | 159,447 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (25,778 ₦) | 23,589 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 (17,392 ₦) | 6,539 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,954 (158,685 ₦) | 135,770 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,672 (44,557 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (2,344 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 (1,629 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 804 (21,421 ₦) | 7,129 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 672 (17,896 ₦) | 9,395 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 (35,028 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (35,929 ₦) | 25,764 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,831 (7,564,263 ₦) | 4,706,360 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (372 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 (15,873 ₦) | 11,173 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (1,741 ₦) | 1,440 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (6,200 ₦) | 2,467 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (11,193 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (1,287 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (829 ₦) | 990 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (1,394 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (736 ₦) | 482 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (457 ₦) | 473 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (3,821 ₦) | 1,405 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 342 (9,120 ₦) | 6,564 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 161 (4,301 ₦) | 3,251 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 889 (23,693 ₦) | 21,756 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 586 (15,627 ₦) | 18,006 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (1,681 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (730 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (766 ₦) | 523 ₦ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 (236,675 ₦) | 246,077 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (49 ₦) | 36 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 568 (15,141 ₦) | 13,316 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (1,085 ₦) | 435 ₦ | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.651
NGN
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,551 prices entered by 796 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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