Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (SGD $5.87) | SGD $9 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (SGD $3.57) | SGD $6 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (SGD $1.41) | SGD $3.51 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (SGD $3.07) | SGD $5.08 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (SGD $1.91) | SGD $3.64 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (SGD $5.86) | SGD $13 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (SGD $2.01) | SGD $5.12 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (SGD $1.68) | SGD $3.40 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (SGD $1.55) | SGD $5.75 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (SGD $7) | SGD $35 | - 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (SGD $1.69) | SGD $3.07 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (SGD $1.17) | SGD $2.98 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 74% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (SGD $1,271) | SGD $5,700 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (SGD $874) | SGD $4,873 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (SGD $142) | SGD $300 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (SGD $719) | SGD $4,237 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (SGD $488) | SGD $3,058 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (SGD $77) | SGD $161 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (SGD $47) | SGD $46 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (SGD $386) | SGD $854 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (SGD $117) | SGD $105 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (SGD $9) | SGD $12 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (SGD $5.18) | SGD $19 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (SGD $60) | SGD $102 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (SGD $42) | SGD $73 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (SGD $113) | SGD $147 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (SGD $96) | SGD $157 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 61% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (SGD $29,362) | SGD $154,610 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (SGD $1.69) | SGD $3.09 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (SGD $59) | SGD $121 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 62% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (SGD $3.89) | SGD $14 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (SGD $12) | SGD $37 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (SGD $42) | SGD $72 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (SGD $3.36) | SGD $13 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (SGD $2.42) | SGD $5.44 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (SGD $4.40) | SGD $14 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (SGD $2.62) | SGD $5.31 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (SGD $1.77) | SGD $5.76 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (SGD $12) | SGD $50 | - 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 $30) | SGD $76 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (SGD $15) | SGD $29 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (SGD $54) | SGD $387 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (SGD $50) | SGD $115 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (SGD $5.40) | SGD $22 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (SGD $2.53) | SGD $6 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (SGD $2.35) | SGD $12 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (SGD $707) | SGD $922 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (SGD $0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (SGD $44) | SGD $158 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (SGD $3.60) | SGD $16 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,052 prices entered by 275 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Singapore
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