Cost of living in South Africa compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (kr 77) | kr 228 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (kr 46) | kr 131 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (kr 25) | kr 69 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (kr 24) | kr 58 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (kr 15) | kr 43 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (kr 44) | kr 60 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (kr 16) | kr 31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (kr 14) | kr 33 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (kr 58) | kr 177 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (kr 14) | kr 39 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (kr 10) | kr 30 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (kr 9,106) | kr 21,978 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (kr 6,605) | kr 16,687 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (kr 1,071) | kr 2,056 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (kr 5,097) | kr 13,484 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (kr 3,862) | kr 11,179 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (kr 740) | kr 1,291 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (kr 405) | kr 465 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (kr 2,894) | kr 4,844 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (kr 868) | kr 2,332 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (kr 75) | kr 117 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (kr 39) | kr 249 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (kr 492) | kr 875 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (kr 359) | kr 444 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (kr 926) | kr 1,038 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (kr 787) | kr 1,104 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (kr 230,057) | kr 395,190 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (kr 622) | kr 823 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (kr 47) | kr 101 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (kr 141) | kr 185 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (kr 351) | kr 584 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (kr 25) | kr 56 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (kr 20) | kr 45 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (kr 43) | kr 57 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (kr 21) | kr 33 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (kr 15) | kr 32 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (kr 94) | kr 453 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (kr 244) | kr 933 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (kr 127) | kr 318 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (kr 428) | kr 1,411 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (kr 406) | kr 1,073 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (kr 40) | kr 153 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (kr 19) | kr 47 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (kr 20) | kr 101 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (kr 6,150) | kr 5,690 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (kr 0.90) | kr 1.05 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (kr 367) | kr 457 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (kr 28) | kr 148 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Norway
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