- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 3% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (€7) | €5.81 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (€3.75) | €5.42 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (€2.65) | €3.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.92) | €0.78 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (€2.19) | €2.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.20) | €1.99 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (€4.02) | €3.85 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.40) | €1.37 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.29) | €0.82 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.15) | €0.70 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (€5.69) | €5.55 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (€1.13) | €1.34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.75) | €0.74 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,793 (€938) | €802 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,356 (€593) | €552 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,339 (€85) | €166 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,487 (€665) | €605 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (€442) | €438 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (€48) | €96 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 650 (€41) | €14 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (€368) | €384 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,467 (€93) | €79 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (€5.38) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (€5.95) | €5.65 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 817 (€52) | €71 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 623 (€40) | €27 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,323 (€84) | €73 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,276 (€81) | €85 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,938 (€19,076) | €17,213 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.98) | €1.36 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 659 (€42) | €27 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 74 (€4.72) | €5.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€13) | €5.62 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (€28) | €27 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (€3.01) | €4.75 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (€2.11) | €3.25 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (€3.42) | €3.60 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.70) | €1.82 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (€1.12) | €1.96 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 333 (€21) | €18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (€11) | €14 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 759 (€48) | €28 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 522 (€33) | €36 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (€3.95) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.87) | €2.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (€1.95) | €1.49 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,921 (€502) | €452 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (€0.13) | €0.09 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (€35) | €30 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (€2.65) | €3.73 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Slovakia
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