Cost of living in South Africa compared to Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (302₴) | 316₴ | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (171₴) | 202₴ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (104₴) | 87₴ | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (41₴) | 42₴ | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (90₴) | 71₴ | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (56₴) | 87₴ | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (171₴) | 199₴ | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (59₴) | 26₴ | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (49₴) | 20₴ | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (45₴) | 33₴ | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (201₴) | 264₴ | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (49₴) | 46₴ | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (34₴) | 18₴ | + 85% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (37,035₴) | 29,808₴ | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (25,457₴) | 17,510₴ | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (4,148₴) | 3,958₴ | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (20,961₴) | 17,181₴ | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (14,211₴) | 12,579₴ | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (2,244₴) | 3,706₴ | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (1,362₴) | 258₴ | + 429% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (11,234₴) | 11,029₴ | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (3,413₴) | 3,729₴ | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (252₴) | 389₴ | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (151₴) | 583₴ | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (1,746₴) | 3,548₴ | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (1,235₴) | 1,448₴ | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (3,288₴) | 4,343₴ | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (2,807₴) | 4,566₴ | - 39% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 33% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (855,514₴) | 1,054,060₴ | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (49₴) | 52₴ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (1,728₴) | 823₴ | + 110% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (113₴) | 147₴ | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (363₴) | 547₴ | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (1,234₴) | 669₴ | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (98₴) | 488₴ | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (70₴) | 138₴ | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (128₴) | 172₴ | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (76₴) | 73₴ | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (51₴) | 71₴ | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (340₴) | 326₴ | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 20% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (887₴) | 1,081₴ | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (449₴) | 312₴ | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (1,579₴) | 1,503₴ | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (1,446₴) | 1,507₴ | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (157₴) | 321₴ | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (74₴) | 50₴ | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (68₴) | 83₴ | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (20,614₴) | 43,070₴ | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (3.79₴) | 3.50₴ | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (1,272₴) | 1,128₴ | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (105₴) | 91₴ | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,145 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Ukraine
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