- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Serbia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (778 Дин.) | 968 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (408 Дин.) | 532 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (297 Дин.) | 310 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (105 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (241 Дин.) | 173 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (131 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (456 Дин.) | 349 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (155 Дин.) | 108 Дин. | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (147 Дин.) | 54 Дин. | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (124 Дин.) | 73 Дин. | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (643 Дин.) | 678 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (122 Дин.) | 120 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (83 Дин.) | 46 Дин. | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 59% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,798 (114,204 Дин.) | 67,131 Дин. | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,142 (73,322 Дин.) | 40,465 Дин. | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,431 (10,342 Дин.) | 17,429 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,871 (78,589 Дин.) | 39,310 Дин. | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,785 (49,051 Дин.) | 24,867 Дин. | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 917 (6,633 Дин.) | 10,430 Дин. | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 658 (4,753 Дин.) | 1,752 Дин. | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,714 (41,310 Дин.) | 37,993 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,553 (11,228 Дин.) | 12,231 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (623 Дин.) | 668 Дин. | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 76 (547 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 1% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 824 (5,954 Дин.) | 10,371 Дин. | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 692 (5,001 Дин.) | 3,811 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,291 (9,332 Дин.) | 10,149 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,331 (9,621 Дин.) | 10,245 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 284,895 (2,059,568 Дин.) | 2,147,600 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (104 Дин.) | 149 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 639 (4,617 Дин.) | 3,027 Дин. | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (492 Дин.) | 451 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 (1,442 Дин.) | 444 Дин. | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (3,083 Дин.) | 2,251 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (353 Дин.) | 345 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (232 Дин.) | 298 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (381 Дин.) | 306 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (201 Дин.) | 119 Дин. | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (125 Дин.) | 191 Дин. | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 (1,048 Дин.) | 418 Дин. | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (2,476 Дин.) | 1,767 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (1,181 Дин.) | 897 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 853 (6,165 Дин.) | 2,143 Дин. | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 584 (4,224 Дин.) | 3,094 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (450 Дин.) | 505 Дин. | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (204 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (217 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,834 (63,861 Дин.) | 69,312 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (13 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 569 (4,111 Дин.) | 3,045 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (298 Дин.) | 299 Дин. | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Serbia
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