Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (€3.98) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (€2.19) | €5.07 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.97) | €1.31 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (€2.05) | €3.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (€1.33) | €2.73 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (€3.80) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.39) | €1.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.23) | €1.14 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (€1.22) | €1.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (€5.05) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.18) | €2.33 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (€0.88) | €0.89 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (€791) | €1,606 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (€574) | €912 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (€93) | €272 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (€443) | €980 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (€336) | €788 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (€64) | €221 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (€35) | €19 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (€251) | €416 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (€75) | €88 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (€3.41) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (€80) | €114 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (€68) | €80 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (€19,991) | €24,966 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.16) | €1.50 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (€54) | €38 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (€4.11) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (€30) | €50 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (€2.18) | €6.00 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (€1.77) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (€3.70) | €5.00 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (€1.81) | €2.00 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.29) | €2.90 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (€35) | €50 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (€3.48) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.66) | €2.58 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (€1.73) | €3.76 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (€534) | €568 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (€0.08) | €0.06 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (€32) | €58 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (€2.45) | €4.82 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Slovenia
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