Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 133 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (€4.01) | €5.92 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (€2.41) | €2.99 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (€0.96) | €0.67 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (€2.33) | €1.86 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.29) | €1.68 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (€3.56) | €4.48 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.42) | €1.16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.12) | €1.05 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (€1.34) | €0.77 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (€4.99) | €5.02 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.36) | €1.45 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.84) | €0.51 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,768 (€1,047) | €1,012 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,892 (€760) | €591 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,665 (€98) | €96 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,865 (€581) | €1,155 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,062 (€416) | €599 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,074 (€63) | €79 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 773 (€46) | €11 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,138 (€303) | €344 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,824 (€107) | €169 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (€5.13) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (€2.06) | €13 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 818 (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 558 (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,279 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 309,042 (€18,207) | €24,454 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (€1.22) | €1.65 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 697 (€41) | €29 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 72 (€4.25) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 205 (€12) | €4.79 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 477 (€28) | €50 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (€2.55) | €2.44 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.86) | €3.76 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (€3.61) | €2.91 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.65) | €1.31 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (€1.17) | €2.08 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 148 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 (€22) | €23 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 200 (€12) | €18 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 654 (€39) | €162 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 593 (€35) | €45 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (€4.48) | €5.73 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.78) | €2.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.96) | €2.00 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,774 (€517) | €293 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (€0.09) | €0.11 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€35) | €30 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (€2.76) | €5.72 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Slovakia
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