Cost of living in Palau compared to South Africa
Currency:
Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Palau is 125% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R 247) | R 147 | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6.00 (R 114) | R 83 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.51 (R 105) | R 52 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 (R 60) | R 20 | + 203% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.00 (R 95) | R 43 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R 136) | R 27 | + 405% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (R 210) | R 83 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.41 (R 84) | R 28 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (R 42) | R 24 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (R 80) | R 22 | + 267% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R 304) | R 98 | + 212% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (R 57) | R 24 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (R 21) | R 17 | + 27% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Palau is 64% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,220 (R 23,200) | R 17,979 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $813 (R 15,467) | R 12,359 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $102 (R 1,933) | R 2,014 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $605 (R 11,515) | R 10,176 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $454 (R 8,637) | R 6,899 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R 1,089 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $120 (R 2,282) | R 661 | + 245% | |
40” flat screen tv | $500 (R 9,510) | R 5,454 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (R 3,804) | R 1,657 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (R 342) | R 122 | + 180% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.75 (R 71) | R 73 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Palau is 50% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R 951) | R 848 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (R 1,141) | R 600 | + 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (R 2,377) | R 1,596 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R 1,363 | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Palau is 15% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,000 (R 494,504) | R 415,328 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.81 (R 35) | R 24 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R 839 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Palau is 17% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R 55 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R 176 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (R 951) | R 599 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R 47 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.10 (R 59) | R 34 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R 62 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R 37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R 25 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (R 133) | R 165 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Palau is 72% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Palau | South Africa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R 761) | R 430 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R 218 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R 767 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (R 1,141) | R 702 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R 171) | R 76 | + 124% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R 95) | R 36 | + 165% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R 161) | R 33 | + 384% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R 10,008 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R 3.80) | R 1.84 | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (R 1,655) | R 617 | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R 133) | R 51 | + 160% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,572 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palau is 61% more expensive than in South Africa
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