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Cost of Living Comparison Between South Africa and Malaysia

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Indexes DifferenceInfo
Consumer Prices in Malaysia are 0.43% lower than in South Africa
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malaysia are 7.16% lower than in South Africa
Rent Prices in Malaysia are 27.29% lower than in South Africa
Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 40.25% lower than in South Africa
Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 7.30% higher than in South Africa
Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 32.22% lower than in South Africa

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  South Africa  Malaysia      Difference
Restaurants [Edit] [Edit]
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 77.19 R     23.60 R      -69.43 %
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 300.00 R     125.85 R      -58.05 %
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 40.00 R     34.61 R      -13.48 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 15.00 R     31.46 R      +109.75 %
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 18.50 R     37.76 R      +104.08 %
Cappuccino (regular) 16.00 R     25.17 R      +57.31 %
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 8.00 R     6.29 R      -21.34 %
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 7.50 R     3.46 R      -53.85 %
 
Markets [Edit] [Edit]
Milk (regular), 1 liter 10.00 R     17.30 R      +73.04 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 9.41 R     9.44 R      +0.28 %
Rice (1kg) 15.00 R     11.33 R      -24.49 %
Eggs (12) 18.00 R     14.16 R      -21.34 %
Local Cheese (1kg) 62.00 R     62.93 R      +1.49 %
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 49.20 R     31.46 R      -36.05 %
Apples (1kg) 15.00 R     22.02 R      +46.83 %
Oranges (1kg) 13.00 R     22.02 R      +69.41 %
Tomato (1kg) 14.50 R     14.55 R      +0.35 %
Potato (1kg) 10.99 R     8.81 R      -19.84 %
Lettuce (1 head) 9.00 R     9.44 R      +4.88 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 12.00 R     6.29 R      -47.56 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 46.00 R     157.31 R      +241.98 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 12.00 R     24.38 R      +103.20 %
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 15.00 R     31.46 R      +109.75 %
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 30.50 R     31.46 R      +3.16 %
 
Transportation [Edit] [Edit]
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 11.00 R     6.29 R      -42.80 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 400.00 R     314.63 R      -21.34 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 20.00 R     9.44 R      -52.81 %
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 10.00 R     6.29 R      -37.07 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 64.85 R     73.81 R      +13.82 %
Gasoline (1 liter) 11.98 R     5.98 R      -50.08 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 180,000.00 R     471,937.72 R      +162.19 %
 
Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] [Edit]
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 1,000.00 R     495.00 R      -50.50 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 2.00 R     0.94 R      -52.81 %
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 500.00 R     468.79 R      -6.24 %
 
Sports And Leisure [Edit] [Edit]
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 350.00 R     471.94 R      +34.84 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 50.00 R     62.93 R      +25.85 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 45.00 R     37.76 R      -16.10 %
 
Clothing And Shoes [Edit] [Edit]
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 600.00 R     770.83 R      +28.47 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 350.00 R     471.94 R      +34.84 %
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 792.43 R     786.56 R      -0.74 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 700.00 R     629.25 R      -10.11 %
 
Rent Per Month [Edit] [Edit]
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 4,500.00 R     3,775.50 R      -16.10 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 3,500.00 R     2,202.38 R      -37.07 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 8,000.00 R     6,607.13 R      -17.41 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 6,500.00 R     3,775.50 R      -41.92 %
 
Buy Apartment Price [Edit] [Edit]
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 12,000.00 R     15,578.35 R      +29.82 %
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 9,646.34 R     11,853.09 R      +22.88 %
 
Salaries And Financing [Edit] [Edit]
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 15,000.00 R     9,438.75 R      -37.07 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 9.00     5.00      -44.44 %
 
Last updateMay, 2013May, 2013
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Currency: ZAR



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