Cost of living in South Africa compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (24 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (14 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (9 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (3.37 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (7 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (4.58 ﷼) | 4.64 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (13 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (5.18 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (4.15 ﷼) | 5.02 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (3.99 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (22 ﷼) | 151 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (4.72 ﷼) | 4.43 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (2.52 ﷼) | 4.41 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 59% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,471 (3,245 ﷼) | 9,205 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,176 (2,058 ﷼) | 6,180 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,244 (279 ﷼) | 498 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,920 (2,449 ﷼) | 6,065 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,692 (1,501 ﷼) | 3,900 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 828 (186 ﷼) | 312 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 572 (128 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,081 (1,140 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (327 ﷼) | 311 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (19 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (8 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 750 (168 ﷼) | 236 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 618 (139 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 (305 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,170 (262 ﷼) | 394 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 340,633 (76,389 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (3.51 ﷼) | 1.42 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 609 (137 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (14 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (43 ﷼) | 69 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 497 (112 ﷼) | 191 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 49 (11 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (7 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (12 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (5.77 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (4.12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 126 (28 ﷼) | 53 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (76 ﷼) | 190 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 173 (39 ﷼) | 77 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 696 (156 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 542 (122 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 (14 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (7 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (7 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,995 (2,017 ﷼) | 2,038 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.73 (0.39 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 527 (118 ﷼) | 573 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 43 (10 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.22426
QAR
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Qatar
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