- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Serbia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (796 Дин.) | 1,016 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (420 Дин.) | 509 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (300 Дин.) | 329 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (109 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (239 Дин.) | 173 Дин. | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (135 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (466 Дин.) | 330 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (158 Дин.) | 116 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (146 Дин.) | 56 Дин. | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (125 Дин.) | 70 Дин. | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (674 Дин.) | 709 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (123 Дин.) | 121 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (86 Дин.) | 51 Дин. | + 68% | |
| 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 15,612 (116,182 Дин.) | 72,136 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,116 (75,283 Дин.) | 41,947 Дин. | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,407 (10,474 Дин.) | 17,120 Дин. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,186 (83,240 Дин.) | 40,096 Дин. | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,756 (50,276 Дин.) | 25,410 Дин. | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (7,198 Дин.) | 10,440 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 651 (4,845 Дин.) | 1,781 Дин. | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,928 (44,117 Дин.) | 41,215 Дин. | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,682 (12,518 Дин.) | 11,966 Дин. | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (654 Дин.) | 715 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 (455 Дин.) | 378 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 803 (5,973 Дин.) | 10,379 Дин. | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 667 (4,964 Дин.) | 4,708 Дин. | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,312 (9,760 Дин.) | 10,350 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,361 (10,126 Дин.) | 11,146 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,645 (2,110,806 Дин.) | 2,169,640 Дин. | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (104 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 (4,432 Дин.) | 2,908 Дин. | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 38% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (491 Дин.) | 428 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (1,757 Дин.) | 443 Дин. | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (3,124 Дин.) | 2,246 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (359 Дин.) | 382 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (230 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (388 Дин.) | 316 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (206 Дин.) | 126 Дин. | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (127 Дин.) | 193 Дин. | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (1,064 Дин.) | 443 Дин. | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 340 (2,531 Дин.) | 1,728 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 161 (1,200 Дин.) | 926 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 891 (6,627 Дин.) | 2,253 Дин. | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 590 (4,390 Дин.) | 2,887 Дин. | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (471 Дин.) | 501 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (204 Дин.) | 196 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (216 Дин.) | 193 Дин. | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 (66,087 Дин.) | 70,015 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (14 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 568 (4,228 Дин.) | 3,096 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (303 Дин.) | 293 Дин. | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Serbia
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