Cost of living in South Africa compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 135 (835 Дин.) | 999 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (451 Дин.) | 790 Дин. | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (265 Дин.) | 394 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (109 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (261 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (148 Дин.) | 157 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (426 Дин.) | 563 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (164 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (129 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (139 Дин.) | 79 Дин. | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (620 Дин.) | 861 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (146 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (94 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,490 (102,277 Дин.) | 125,737 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,853 (79,722 Дин.) | 68,671 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,701 (10,548 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,547 (65,419 Дин.) | 62,151 Дин. | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,328 (45,453 Дин.) | 40,526 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,336 (8,289 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 697 (4,321 Дин.) | 2,344 Дин. | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,421 (33,623 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (13,453 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (540 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (421 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (5,314 Дин.) | 10,692 Дин. | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (3,712 Дин.) | 5,268 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,644 (10,198 Дин.) | 10,864 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 (8,579 Дин.) | 14,590 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,513 (1,901,172 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (142 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 679 (4,212 Дин.) | 2,906 Дин. | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 92 (568 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 237 (1,472 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 505 (3,131 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (300 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (222 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (422 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (182 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (151 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 170 (1,053 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 427 (2,648 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (1,296 Дин.) | 1,267 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 478 (2,964 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 670 (4,154 Дин.) | 4,802 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (426 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (198 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (207 Дин.) | 245 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,903 (36,614 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (10 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 547 (3,392 Дин.) | 3,538 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (294 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,097 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Serbia
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