Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (SGD $5.86) | SGD $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (SGD $3.19) | SGD $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (SGD $1.40) | SGD $3.84 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (SGD $2.98) | SGD $5.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (SGD $1.87) | SGD $3.58 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (SGD $5.38) | SGD $16 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (SGD $2.07) | SGD $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (SGD $1.80) | SGD $4.20 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (SGD $1.81) | SGD $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (SGD $8) | SGD $47 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (SGD $1.71) | SGD $3.48 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (SGD $1.25) | SGD $3.19 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 77% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (SGD $1,163) | SGD $6,335 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (SGD $832) | SGD $4,697 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (SGD $145) | SGD $276 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (SGD $643) | SGD $4,640 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (SGD $487) | SGD $3,300 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (SGD $93) | SGD $181 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 592 (SGD $43) | SGD $44 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,531 (SGD $401) | SGD $746 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,982 (SGD $144) | SGD $189 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (SGD $5.15) | SGD $25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 840 (SGD $61) | SGD $144 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 621 (SGD $45) | SGD $58 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,656 (SGD $120) | SGD $143 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (SGD $99) | SGD $157 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (SGD $29,445) | SGD $153,154 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (SGD $1.70) | SGD $3.03 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,062 (SGD $77) | SGD $129 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (SGD $4.67) | SGD $13 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (SGD $18) | SGD $38 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (SGD $43) | SGD $73 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (SGD $3.17) | SGD $13 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (SGD $2.58) | SGD $5.45 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (SGD $4.61) | SGD $19 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (SGD $2.65) | SGD $3.73 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (SGD $1.94) | SGD $5.22 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (SGD $12) | SGD $48 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (SGD $32) | SGD $88 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (SGD $17) | SGD $31 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (SGD $54) | SGD $216 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (SGD $52) | SGD $152 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (SGD $5.06) | SGD $23 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (SGD $2.58) | SGD $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (SGD $2.39) | SGD $12 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (SGD $776) | SGD $922 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (SGD $0.11) | SGD $0.31 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (SGD $46) | SGD $189 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (SGD $3.55) | SGD $16 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Singapore
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