Cost of living in South Africa compared to Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (81 kr) | 141 kr | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (46 kr) | 101 kr | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (28 kr) | 67 kr | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (24 kr) | 44 kr | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (15 kr) | 42 kr | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (46 kr) | 55 kr | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (16 kr) | 33 kr | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (12 kr) | 20 kr | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (54 kr) | 118 kr | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (13 kr) | 24 kr | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (9 kr) | 18 kr | - 48% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (9,919 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (6,818 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (1,111 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (5,614 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (3,806 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (601 kr) | 410 kr | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (365 kr) | 324 kr | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (3,009 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (914 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (67 kr) | 109 kr | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (40 kr) | 288 kr | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (468 kr) | 879 kr | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (331 kr) | 453 kr | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (881 kr) | 1,017 kr | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (752 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (229,124 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (463 kr) | 917 kr | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (30 kr) | 56 kr | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (97 kr) | 259 kr | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (330 kr) | 277 kr | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (26 kr) | 40 kr | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (19 kr) | 36 kr | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (34 kr) | 36 kr | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (20 kr) | 41 kr | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (91 kr) | 316 kr | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
South Africa | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (237 kr) | 488 kr | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (120 kr) | 317 kr | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (423 kr) | 944 kr | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (387 kr) | 904 kr | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (42 kr) | 147 kr | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (20 kr) | 44 kr | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (18 kr) | 72 kr | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (5,521 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (1.02 kr) | 8 kr | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (341 kr) | 439 kr | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (28 kr) | 70 kr | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Sweden
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