- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (3.85 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (2.77 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (0.97 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (2.22 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (1.24 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (4.19 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (1.46 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (1.34 B/.) | 1.71 B/. | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (1.16 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (5.92 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1.14 B/.) | 2.17 B/. | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (0.77 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,349 (1,027 B/.) | 1,530 B/. | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,928 (665 B/.) | 965 B/. | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,435 (96 B/.) | 178 B/. | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,885 (729 B/.) | 1,113 B/. | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,030 (471 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 867 (58 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 654 (44 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,851 (392 B/.) | 336 B/. | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,529 (102 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (5.86 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (6 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 818 (55 B/.) | 56 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 659 (44 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,294 (87 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,310 (88 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 21% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 285,592 (19,117 B/.) | 18,395 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (0.98 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 662 (44 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (4.64 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (13 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 440 (29 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (3.32 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (2.18 B/.) | 5.68 B/. | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (3.56 B/.) | 5.15 B/. | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (1.86 B/.) | 3.51 B/. | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (1.17 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (23 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 165 (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 828 (55 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 544 (36 B/.) | 73 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (4.06 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (1.89 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (2.01 B/.) | 4.17 B/. | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,553 (573 B/.) | 526 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 (0.12 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 574 (38 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (2.77 B/.) | 5.11 B/. | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Panama
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