Cost of living in South Africa compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (2,360 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 164% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (1,335 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (812 ₨) | 876 ₨ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (320 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (699 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (434 ₨) | 493 ₨ | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (1,333 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (458 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (382 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (352 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (1,568 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (385 ₨) | 450 ₨ | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (266 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 48% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 54% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (289,070 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (198,700 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (32,375 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (163,609 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (110,924 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (17,512 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (10,628 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 231% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (87,683 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (26,640 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (1,966 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (1,177 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 50% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (13,628 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (9,641 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (25,665 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 224% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (21,907 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (6,677,661 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (384 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (13,487 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 272% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (886 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (2,836 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 161% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (9,632 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 141% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (764 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (550 ₨) | 931 ₨ | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (1,001 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (596 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (402 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (2,657 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 67% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
South Africa | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (6,920 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (3,508 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (12,324 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 141% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (11,290 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (1,228 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (576 ₨) | 606 ₨ | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (534 ₨) | 817 ₨ | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (160,903 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (30 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 359% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (9,925 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (819 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 90% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,883 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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