- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (8 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (4.23 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (3.02 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (1.10 B/.) | 1.57 B/. | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (2.45 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (1.37 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (4.72 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (1.61 B/.) | 3.23 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (1.49 B/.) | 1.45 B/. | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (1.28 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1.25 B/.) | 2.13 B/. | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (0.87 B/.) | 1.49 B/. | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,750 (1,188 B/.) | 1,538 B/. | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,138 (764 B/.) | 939 B/. | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,418 (107 B/.) | 164 B/. | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,327 (854 B/.) | 1,109 B/. | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,795 (512 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 979 (74 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (49 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,855 (441 B/.) | 341 B/. | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,693 (128 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (4.48 B/.) | 4.04 B/. | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (61 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 684 (52 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,328 (100 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,342 (101 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,567 (21,380 B/.) | 18,721 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (1.07 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 644 (49 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (5.00 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (17 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 422 (32 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (3.65 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (2.37 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (4.02 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (2.07 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1.29 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 (11 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 340 (26 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (12 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 894 (67 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 581 (44 B/.) | 73 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 (4.81 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (2.08 B/.) | 4.42 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (2.24 B/.) | 4.09 B/. | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,636 (651 B/.) | 614 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.83 (0.14 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 562 (42 B/.) | 62 B/. | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (3.07 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Panama
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