Cost of living in South Africa compared to Portugal
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (€4.08) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (€2.48) | €3.59 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (€0.98) | €0.98 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (€2.14) | €3.23 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (€1.33) | €2.16 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (€4.07) | €5.33 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.40) | €2.10 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (€1.17) | €1.63 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (€1.07) | €1.20 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (€4.79) | €5.82 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.17) | €2.08 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (€0.81) | €0.95 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (€883) | €1,350 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (€607) | €987 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (€99) | €155 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (€500) | €1,066 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (€339) | €731 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (€53) | €130 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (€32) | €34 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (€268) | €367 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (€81) | €135 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (€3.60) | €9 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (€42) | €84 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (€29) | €37 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (€78) | €81 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (€67) | €84 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (€20,396) | €25,252 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (€1.17) | €1.77 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (€41) | €38 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (€2.71) | €4.14 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (€29) | €70 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (€2.33) | €4.74 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (€1.68) | €4.04 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (€3.06) | €4.85 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (€1.82) | €2.54 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (€1.23) | €2.31 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (€21) | €34 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (€38) | €60 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (€34) | €49 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (€3.75) | €9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (€1.76) | €3.60 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.63) | €1.90 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (€491) | €656 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (€2.50) | €5.16 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,380 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Portugal
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