- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 2% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (€7) | €5.82 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (€3.89) | €5.23 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (€2.81) | €2.86 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.99) | €0.89 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (€2.19) | €2.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (€1.26) | €2.63 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (€4.31) | €4.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.46) | €1.51 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.40) | €0.64 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (€1.15) | €0.78 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (€6) | €5.46 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.13) | €1.35 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.81) | €0.80 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,286 (€1,050) | €825 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,067 (€691) | €587 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,377 (€95) | €174 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,937 (€751) | €572 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,620 (€455) | €421 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 953 (€65) | €108 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 659 (€45) | €11 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,978 (€411) | €441 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,702 (€117) | €100 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (€5.91) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 (€4.19) | €5.12 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 796 (€55) | €71 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 660 (€45) | €36 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,310 (€90) | €67 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,325 (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 281,860 (€19,355) | €16,008 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.95) | €1.31 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 608 (€42) | €28 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 2% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 61 (€4.19) | €5.63 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 217 (€15) | €6 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (€29) | €29 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (€3.35) | €4.59 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€2.08) | €3.66 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (€3.57) | €3.63 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.86) | €1.67 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€1.17) | €2.43 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 3% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 342 (€23) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 159 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 846 (€58) | €41 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 575 (€39) | €38 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (€4.25) | €4.91 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (€1.86) | €2.14 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (€1.94) | €1.46 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,360 (€643) | €501 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.51 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 574 (€39) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (€2.75) | €3.74 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Slovakia
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