Cost of living in South Africa compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 158 (kr 97) | kr 227 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (kr 53) | kr 136 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (kr 34) | kr 82 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (kr 12) | kr 23 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (kr 31) | kr 58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (kr 18) | kr 49 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (kr 55) | kr 83 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 32 (kr 19) | kr 32 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (kr 16) | kr 25 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (kr 15) | kr 34 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 (kr 70) | kr 196 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (kr 16) | kr 34 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (kr 8) | kr 31 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,744 (kr 10,239) | kr 21,706 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,617 (kr 7,715) | kr 18,504 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 (kr 1,279) | kr 2,720 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 (kr 6,712) | kr 15,995 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 (kr 4,698) | kr 12,414 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 (kr 849) | kr 4,339 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 659 (kr 403) | kr 466 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 (kr 4,111) | kr 7,561 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 (kr 1,084) | kr 1,915 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (kr 81) | kr 93 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (kr 34) | kr 376 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 847 (kr 518) | kr 1,043 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 (kr 376) | kr 489 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,641 (kr 1,003) | kr 1,192 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 (kr 828) | kr 1,621 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,756 (kr 244,458) | kr 391,669 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (kr 14) | kr 23 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (kr 483) | kr 768 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (kr 30) | kr 65 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (kr 106) | kr 107 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (kr 332) | kr 518 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (kr 35) | kr 53 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (kr 24) | kr 38 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (kr 41) | kr 54 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (kr 21) | kr 39 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (kr 16) | kr 26 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (kr 76) | kr 519 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| South Africa | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (kr 263) | kr 543 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (kr 138) | kr 306 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (kr 706) | kr 523 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 708 (kr 433) | kr 986 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (kr 58) | kr 165 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (kr 23) | kr 52 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (kr 25) | kr 103 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (kr 7,277) | kr 5,946 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (kr 1.86) | kr 1.11 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (kr 331) | kr 518 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (kr 33) | kr 150 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 48% cheaper than in Norway
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