- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (2,774 ₦) | 2,569 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (1,496 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (1,067 ₦) | 998 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (373 ₦) | 823 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (873 ₦) | 601 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (469 ₦) | 626 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (1,632 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (562 ₦) | 1,148 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (519 ₦) | 822 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (462 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (2,287 ₦) | 2,313 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (442 ₦) | 385 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (301 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,039 (385,882 ₦) | 337,231 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,637 (247,290 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,370 (35,149 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,941 (280,730 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,172 (184,018 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 824 (21,133 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 659 (16,913 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,873 (150,688 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,476 (37,862 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (2,221 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 95 (2,445 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 824 (21,147 ₦) | 6,602 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 623 (15,983 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,304 (33,467 ₦) | 16,922 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (33,457 ₦) | 27,551 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,172 (7,625,274 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (381 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 (18,222 ₦) | 10,880 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (1,795 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 203 (5,214 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 447 (11,470 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (1,265 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (849 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (1,363 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (707 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (451 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 (3,577 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 333 (8,549 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 166 (4,266 ₦) | 3,124 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 (21,907 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (13,894 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (1,576 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (737 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (771 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,109 (208,072 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (49 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 579 (14,859 ₦) | 14,746 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (1,065 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.659
NGN
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,685 prices entered by 763 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria
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