Cost of living in South Africa compared to Turkey
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (251TL) | 332TL | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (142TL) | 188TL | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (86TL) | 100TL | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (34TL) | 36TL | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (74TL) | 83TL | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (46TL) | 36TL | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (142TL) | 167TL | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (49TL) | 36TL | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (41TL) | 26TL | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (37TL) | 51TL | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (167TL) | 270TL | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (41TL) | 46TL | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (28TL) | 13TL | + 126% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (30,733TL) | 32,837TL | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (21,125TL) | 19,774TL | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (3,442TL) | 2,779TL | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (17,395TL) | 22,261TL | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (11,793TL) | 14,297TL | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (1,862TL) | 2,908TL | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (1,130TL) | 269TL | + 321% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (9,322TL) | 11,523TL | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (2,832TL) | 4,442TL | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (209TL) | 188TL | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (125TL) | 150TL | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (1,449TL) | 1,545TL | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (1,025TL) | 1,207TL | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (2,729TL) | 2,575TL | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (2,329TL) | 2,323TL | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (709,954TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (41TL) | 37TL | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (1,434TL) | 1,163TL | + 23% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (94TL) | 98TL | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (301TL) | 159TL | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (1,024TL) | 1,388TL | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (81TL) | 229TL | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (58TL) | 121TL | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (106TL) | 113TL | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (63TL) | 56TL | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (43TL) | 76TL | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (282TL) | 207TL | + 37% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (736TL) | 1,323TL | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (373TL) | 357TL | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (1,310TL) | 1,053TL | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (1,200TL) | 1,624TL | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (131TL) | 312TL | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (61TL) | 78TL | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (57TL) | 107TL | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (17,107TL) | 22,742TL | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (3.15TL) | 1.30TL | + 142% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (1,055TL) | 1,608TL | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (87TL) | 56TL | + 56% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,189 prices entered by 537 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Turkey
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