- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Serbia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (818 Дин.) | 1,062 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (448 Дин.) | 522 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (316 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (109 Дин.) | 102 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (262 Дин.) | 167 Дин. | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (144 Дин.) | 124 Дин. | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (481 Дин.) | 337 Дин. | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (168 Дин.) | 104 Дин. | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (153 Дин.) | 60 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (137 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (681 Дин.) | 714 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (134 Дин.) | 124 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (90 Дин.) | 47 Дин. | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 62% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,791 (112,230 Дин.) | 69,173 Дин. | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,797 (74,341 Дин.) | 40,853 Дин. | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,318 (10,000 Дин.) | 18,000 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,588 (80,337 Дин.) | 40,145 Дин. | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (52,943 Дин.) | 25,168 Дин. | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (5,771 Дин.) | 9,366 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 649 (4,926 Дин.) | 1,336 Дин. | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,827 (44,217 Дин.) | 40,444 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (11,142 Дин.) | 11,606 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (646 Дин.) | 676 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (713 Дин.) | 440 Дин. | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (6,194 Дин.) | 9,931 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 625 (4,743 Дин.) | 4,001 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 (9,973 Дин.) | 10,482 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,271 (9,643 Дин.) | 11,981 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 302,031 (2,291,751 Дин.) | 2,042,350 Дин. | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (117 Дин.) | 155 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 652 (4,949 Дин.) | 2,949 Дин. | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (556 Дин.) | 454 Дин. | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 (1,513 Дин.) | 442 Дин. | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 (3,403 Дин.) | 2,554 Дин. | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (364 Дин.) | 390 Дин. | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (251 Дин.) | 345 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (409 Дин.) | 318 Дин. | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (206 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (134 Дин.) | 168 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (942 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 329 (2,498 Дин.) | 1,828 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (1,297 Дин.) | 923 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 764 (5,799 Дин.) | 2,260 Дин. | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 519 (3,942 Дин.) | 3,124 Дин. | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (467 Дин.) | 537 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (224 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (233 Дин.) | 194 Дин. | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,922 (60,110 Дин.) | 67,739 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (15 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (4,197 Дин.) | 2,887 Дин. | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (316 Дин.) | 305 Дин. | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Serbia
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