- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (2,602 ₦) | 2,571 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (1,378 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (998 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (355 ₦) | 792 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (809 ₦) | 607 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (443 ₦) | 633 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (1,532 ₦) | 1,891 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (521 ₦) | 1,124 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (494 ₦) | 899 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (418 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (2,157 ₦) | 2,521 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (410 ₦) | 389 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (280 ₦) | 359 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,885 (386,661 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,142 (246,877 ₦) | 319,217 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,431 (34,822 ₦) | 27,056 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,871 (264,612 ₦) | 216,100 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,785 (165,159 ₦) | 125,501 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 917 (22,333 ₦) | 23,350 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 654 (15,920 ₦) | 6,236 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,651 (137,551 ₦) | 122,812 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,553 (37,806 ₦) | 35,991 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (2,098 ₦) | 1,474 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 76 (1,840 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 824 (20,047 ₦) | 6,711 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 692 (16,837 ₦) | 9,654 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,285 (31,280 ₦) | 16,867 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,331 (32,395 ₦) | 25,403 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 286,498 (6,973,676 ₦) | 5,342,710 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (350 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 639 (15,547 ₦) | 11,501 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (1,658 ₦) | 1,307 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 (4,854 ₦) | 2,039 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (10,373 ₦) | 7,319 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (1,193 ₦) | 1,435 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (780 ₦) | 1,019 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (1,281 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (677 ₦) | 428 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (424 ₦) | 448 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 (3,541 ₦) | 1,402 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (8,372 ₦) | 6,363 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (3,990 ₦) | 3,189 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 853 (20,759 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 584 (14,209 ₦) | 17,245 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (1,516 ₦) | 2,349 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (686 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (732 ₦) | 480 ₦ | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,834 (215,024 ₦) | 239,124 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (44 ₦) | 27 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 569 (13,843 ₦) | 14,897 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (1,004 ₦) | 443 ₦ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
24.341
NGN
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,578 prices entered by 796 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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