- 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 109 (778 Дин.) | 1,005 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (418 Дин.) | 526 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (298 Дин.) | 313 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (104 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (242 Дин.) | 169 Дин. | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (132 Дин.) | 123 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (452 Дин.) | 353 Дин. | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (156 Дин.) | 107 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (146 Дин.) | 56 Дин. | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (130 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (646 Дин.) | 693 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (123 Дин.) | 121 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (85 Дин.) | 47 Дин. | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 54% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,013 (107,217 Дин.) | 68,063 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,660 (68,990 Дин.) | 41,823 Дин. | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,380 (9,852 Дин.) | 17,571 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,865 (77,591 Дин.) | 39,526 Дин. | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,178 (51,263 Дин.) | 25,206 Дин. | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 822 (5,867 Дин.) | 9,939 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (4,688 Дин.) | 1,690 Дин. | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,815 (41,525 Дин.) | 38,266 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,480 (10,566 Дин.) | 12,640 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (623 Дин.) | 715 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (671 Дин.) | 478 Дин. | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 (5,850 Дин.) | 10,844 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 (4,435 Дин.) | 3,930 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (9,305 Дин.) | 9,696 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,311 (9,363 Дин.) | 9,771 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,340 (2,123,474 Дин.) | 2,140,290 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (106 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 (5,072 Дин.) | 3,013 Дин. | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (518 Дин.) | 466 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (1,416 Дин.) | 438 Дин. | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 (3,198 Дин.) | 2,429 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (356 Дин.) | 419 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (236 Дин.) | 328 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (379 Дин.) | 302 Дин. | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (197 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (127 Дин.) | 182 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 (989 Дин.) | 429 Дин. | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (2,435 Дин.) | 1,825 Дин. | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (1,193 Дин.) | 878 Дин. | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 (6,097 Дин.) | 2,113 Дин. | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 534 (3,814 Дин.) | 3,249 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (443 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (205 Дин.) | 190 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (215 Дин.) | 186 Дин. | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,080 (57,706 Дин.) | 65,673 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (14 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 580 (4,141 Дин.) | 3,016 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (297 Дин.) | 302 Дин. | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Serbia
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