Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (€4.03) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (€2.20) | €4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.96) | €1.16 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (€2.05) | €3.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (€1.29) | €5.71 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (€3.71) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (€1.42) | €1.61 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.24) | €1.16 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (€1.25) | €1.33 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (€5.33) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.18) | €1.98 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (€0.86) | €1.21 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (€801) | €931 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (€573) | €685 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (€100) | €172 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (€443) | €660 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (€336) | €515 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (€64) | €111 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 592 (€30) | €13 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,531 (€276) | €400 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,982 (€99) | €169 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (€3.55) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 840 (€42) | €81 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 621 (€31) | €80 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,656 (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (€68) | €80 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (€20,284) | €15,874 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.17) | €1.61 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,062 (€53) | €34 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (€3.22) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (€12) | €4.79 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (€30) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (€2.18) | €2.44 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (€1.78) | €3.76 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (€3.18) | €2.91 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (€1.82) | €1.46 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (€1.34) | €2.08 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (€8) | €21 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (€12) | €18 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (€37) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (€36) | €46 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (€3.49) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (€1.78) | €2.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.65) | €2.00 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (€535) | €293 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (€0.08) | €0.11 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (€32) | €30 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (€2.45) | €4.68 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Slovakia
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