| ZAR |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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R 85
|
($5.28)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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R 77
|
($4.75)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 41
|
($2.53)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 16
|
($1.02)
|
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12 eggs, large
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R 30
|
($1.88)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R 19
|
($1.16)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R 61
|
($3.78)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 25
|
($1.58)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 17
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($1.04)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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R 16
|
($0.98)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R 91
|
($5.62)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
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R 23
|
($1.40)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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R 8
|
($0.49)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ZAR |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
R 13,862
|
($860)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
R 8,855
|
($550)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R 1,534
|
($95)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
R 12,880
|
($799)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
R 7,268
|
($451)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
R 1,041
|
($65)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
R 623
|
($39)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
R 4,719
|
($293)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,866
|
($116)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R 96
|
($5.97)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R 131
|
($8)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
R 840
|
($52)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
R 760
|
($47)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,333
|
($83)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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R 1,227
|
($76)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R 318,866
|
($19,791)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R 20
|
($1.21)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R 576
|
($36)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R 134
|
($8)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ZAR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R 57
|
($3.52)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R 224
|
($14)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
R 502
|
($31)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
R 63
|
($3.93)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R 32
|
($1.97)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R 56
|
($3.47)
|
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4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R 26
|
($1.64)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R 17
|
($1.03)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R 79
|
($4.89)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R 341
|
($21)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R 189
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R 391
|
($24)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R 533
|
($33)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R 55
|
($3.44)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R 35
|
($2.19)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R 25
|
($1.56)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
R 6,342
|
($394)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R 1.87
|
($0.12)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R 635
|
($39)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
R 43
|
($2.66)
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