- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (€7) | €5.85 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (€3.55) | €5.33 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (€2.53) | €2.74 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.88) | €0.85 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (€2.05) | €2.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (€1.12) | €2.07 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (€3.85) | €4.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.32) | €1.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.23) | €0.72 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.10) | €0.74 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (€5.48) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (€1.05) | €1.40 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.71) | €0.88 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,018 (€910) | €776 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,634 (€584) | €592 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,375 (€83) | €161 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,865 (€658) | €612 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,178 (€435) | €436 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 822 (€50) | €105 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (€40) | €14 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,832 (€353) | €422 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,487 (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (€5.28) | €6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (€5.69) | €5.42 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 1% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 (€50) | €73 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 (€38) | €33 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,301 (€79) | €70 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,311 (€79) | €83 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,172 (€18,003) | €16,673 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.90) | €1.35 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 (€43) | €28 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (€4.40) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (€12) | €6 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 447 (€27) | €29 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (€3.02) | €5.67 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (€2.01) | €3.10 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (€3.22) | €3.17 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.67) | €1.77 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (€1.06) | €2.06 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (€21) | €18 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 166 (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 (€52) | €51 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (€33) | €31 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (€3.72) | €5.34 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (€1.74) | €2.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (€1.82) | €1.47 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,109 (€491) | €483 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (€0.12) | €0.08 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 581 (€35) | €27 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (€2.51) | €3.73 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Slovakia
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