Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 127 (SGD $9) | SGD $15 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (SGD $5.85) | SGD $11 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 49 (SGD $3.53) | SGD $7 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (SGD $1.38) | SGD $4.84 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | R 49 (SGD $3.52) | SGD $5.31 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (SGD $2.12) | SGD $4.24 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 86 (SGD $6) | SGD $13 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (SGD $2.23) | SGD $5.60 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (SGD $1.87) | SGD $3.31 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (SGD $1.94) | SGD $4.91 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 145 (SGD $11) | SGD $33 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (SGD $1.95) | SGD $2.84 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (SGD $0.94) | SGD $2.60 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 72% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,972 (SGD $1,083) | SGD $6,632 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,971 (SGD $794) | SGD $4,551 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,134 (SGD $154) | SGD $216 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,448 (SGD $1,045) | SGD $4,071 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,086 (SGD $730) | SGD $2,999 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (SGD $152) | SGD $119 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (SGD $44) | SGD $49 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 6,447 (SGD $467) | SGD $710 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (SGD $121) | SGD $177 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 135 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 131 (SGD $9) | SGD $23 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 845 (SGD $61) | SGD $123 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 620 (SGD $45) | SGD $63 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,738 (SGD $126) | SGD $159 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,541 (SGD $112) | SGD $181 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 488,392 (SGD $35,340) | SGD $156,163 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (SGD $1.67) | SGD $2.84 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (SGD $57) | SGD $84 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (SGD $3.50) | SGD $14 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (SGD $12) | SGD $12 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 594 (SGD $43) | SGD $111 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (SGD $4.16) | SGD $13 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (SGD $2.87) | SGD $6 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (SGD $4.90) | SGD $14 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (SGD $2.40) | SGD $2.42 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 31 (SGD $2.24) | SGD $9 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (SGD $8) | SGD $36 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (SGD $31) | SGD $56 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (SGD $16) | SGD $25 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (SGD $84) | SGD $477 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (SGD $47) | SGD $157 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (SGD $7) | SGD $24 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (SGD $2.77) | SGD $7 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (SGD $2.99) | SGD $11 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (SGD $861) | SGD $922 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (SGD $0.22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (SGD $39) | SGD $198 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (SGD $4.00) | SGD $16 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 62% cheaper than in Singapore
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