Cost of living in South Africa compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 20% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 158 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (€4.56) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (€2.91) | €3.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (€1.04) | €0.94 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (€2.63) | €3.11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (€1.51) | €2.05 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (€4.69) | €4.63 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 32 (€1.66) | €1.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (€1.36) | €1.31 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (€1.27) | €1.01 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 (€5.98) | €5.30 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (€1.40) | €2.16 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.72) | €0.96 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,744 (€876) | €1,318 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,617 (€660) | €894 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 (€109) | €111 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 (€574) | €955 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 (€402) | €645 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 (€73) | €104 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 659 (€34) | €23 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 (€352) | €333 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 (€93) | €125 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (€2.89) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 847 (€44) | €81 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 (€32) | €33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,641 (€86) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 (€71) | €79 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,756 (€20,921) | €24,928 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.23) | €1.72 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (€41) | €36 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (€2.53) | €5.46 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (€9) | €4.67 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (€28) | €71 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (€3.01) | €3.17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (€2.02) | €3.73 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€3.54) | €3.64 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (€1.80) | €1.84 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.37) | €2.07 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (€7) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| South Africa | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (€23) | €32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (€12) | €13 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (€60) | €62 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 708 (€37) | €48 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (€4.95) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (€2.01) | €2.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (€2.16) | €1.72 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (€623) | €478 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (€2.80) | €5.30 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,064 prices entered by 316 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Portugal
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