Cost of living in South Africa compared to Serbia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 116 (756 Дин.) | 1,102 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (403 Дин.) | 549 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (246 Дин.) | 282 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (102 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (243 Дин.) | 179 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (137 Дин.) | 126 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (405 Дин.) | 433 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (159 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (129 Дин.) | 63 Дин. | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (136 Дин.) | 85 Дин. | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (557 Дин.) | 558 Дин. | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (154 Дин.) | 124 Дин. | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (85 Дин.) | 56 Дин. | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,607 (102,029 Дин.) | 72,664 Дин. | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,007 (71,959 Дин.) | 50,902 Дин. | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,299 (8,494 Дин.) | 14,827 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,175 (59,983 Дин.) | 49,226 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,559 (42,876 Дин.) | 29,882 Дин. | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 827 (5,404 Дин.) | 8,286 Дин. | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 (4,969 Дин.) | 1,204 Дин. | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,932 (32,240 Дин.) | 37,761 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (10,540 Дин.) | 11,598 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (620 Дин.) | 672 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (234 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 763 (4,986 Дин.) | 9,789 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 544 (3,557 Дин.) | 7,463 Дин. | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,302 (8,512 Дин.) | 9,322 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (8,525 Дин.) | 9,233 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 22% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,155 (2,079,933 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (107 Дин.) | 154 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 794 (5,193 Дин.) | 2,789 Дин. | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 74 (486 Дин.) | 588 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (1,243 Дин.) | 463 Дин. | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 441 (2,885 Дин.) | 3,950 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (285 Дин.) | 1,094 Дин. | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (181 Дин.) | 309 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (323 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 31 (203 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (124 Дин.) | 214 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 167 (1,092 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| South Africa | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 307 (2,006 Дин.) | 1,826 Дин. | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 189 (1,238 Дин.) | 750 Дин. | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 783 (5,117 Дин.) | 3,000 Дин. | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 526 (3,437 Дин.) | 3,209 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (505 Дин.) | 723 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (190 Дин.) | 209 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (223 Дин.) | 231 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,951 (65,057 Дин.) | 57,527 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.55 (10 Дин.) | 25 Дин. | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 555 (3,630 Дин.) | 2,570 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (298 Дин.) | 359 Дин. | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Serbia
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