- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (4.13 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (2.90 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (1.01 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (2.39 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (1.30 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (4.42 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (1.53 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (1.41 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (1.25 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1.23 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (0.84 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,002 (1,056 B/.) | 1,595 B/. | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,679 (681 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,361 (96 B/.) | 130 B/. | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,098 (781 B/.) | 988 B/. | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,136 (502 B/.) | 587 B/. | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 802 (56 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 648 (46 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,734 (404 B/.) | 350 B/. | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,472 (104 B/.) | 95 B/. | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (5.44 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 821 (58 B/.) | 67 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 619 (44 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,306 (92 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 (91 B/.) | 97 B/. | - 6% | |
| 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 300,156 (21,129 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (1.07 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (48 B/.) | 37 B/. | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 41% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (5.03 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 195 (14 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 446 (31 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (3.42 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (2.35 B/.) | 5.51 B/. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (3.70 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (1.92 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1.19 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (10 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (24 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 797 (56 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (38 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (4.41 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (2.03 B/.) | 4.03 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (2.14 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,910 (557 B/.) | 586 B/. | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (0.13 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (40 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (2.93 B/.) | 5.21 B/. | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Panama
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