Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and South Africa Reverse

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Cost of Living in South Africa is 39.9% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in South Africa is 42.6% lower than in New Zealand
Rent Prices in South Africa are 50.5% lower than in New Zealand
Restaurant Prices in South Africa are 41.1% lower than in New Zealand
Groceries Prices in South Africa are 51.6% lower than in New Zealand
Local Purchasing Power in South Africa is 14.2% lower than in New Zealand
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Restaurants
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 NZ$
(245.30 R)		 18.34 NZ$
(180.00 R)		      -26.6 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 130.00 NZ$
(1,275.56 R)		 71.34 NZ$
(700.00 R)		      -45.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 16.00 NZ$
(156.99 R)		 9.17 NZ$
(90.00 R)		      -42.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 11.50 NZ$
(112.84 R)		 4.08 NZ$
(40.00 R)		      -64.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 12.00 NZ$
(117.74 R)		 4.59 NZ$
(45.00 R)		      -61.8 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.85 NZ$
(57.43 R)		 3.73 NZ$
(36.60 R)		      -36.3 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.87 NZ$
(37.98 R)		 1.85 NZ$
(18.13 R)		      -52.3 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.62 NZ$
(35.51 R)		 1.43 NZ$
(14.06 R)		      -60.4 %
Markets
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.08 NZ$
(30.18 R)		 2.01 NZ$
(19.69 R)		      -34.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.96 NZ$
(29.04 R)		 1.63 NZ$
(16.04 R)		      -44.8 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.38 NZ$
(13.53 R)		 1.31 NZ$
(12.86 R)		      -5.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 10.88 NZ$
(106.72 R)		 4.16 NZ$
(40.78 R)		      -61.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.35 NZ$
(62.35 R)		 6.34 NZ$
(62.25 R)		      -0.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.34 NZ$
(72.06 R)		 3.82 NZ$
(37.46 R)		      -48.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 10.43 NZ$
(102.34 R)		 5.63 NZ$
(55.27 R)		      -46.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.13 NZ$
(20.88 R)		 1.30 NZ$
(12.80 R)		      -38.7 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.70 NZ$
(16.64 R)		 1.22 NZ$
(11.95 R)		      -28.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.34 NZ$
(22.93 R)		 1.25 NZ$
(12.25 R)		      -46.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.78 NZ$
(37.06 R)		 1.30 NZ$
(12.72 R)		      -65.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.50 NZ$
(14.67 R)		 1.05 NZ$
(10.26 R)		      -30.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.25 NZ$
(12.30 R)		 1.12 NZ$
(11.01 R)		      -10.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.79 NZ$
(37.20 R)		 1.95 NZ$
(19.17 R)		      -48.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.89 NZ$
(18.50 R)		 1.79 NZ$
(17.54 R)		      -5.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 16.00 NZ$
(156.99 R)		 8.42 NZ$
(82.61 R)		      -47.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 5.02 NZ$
(49.26 R)		 2.46 NZ$
(24.17 R)		      -50.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.76 NZ$
(56.53 R)		 3.18 NZ$
(31.17 R)		      -44.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 40.90 NZ$
(401.31 R)		 5.40 NZ$
(53.00 R)		      -86.8 %
Transportation
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 NZ$
(39.25 R)		 2.55 NZ$
(25.00 R)		      -36.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 180.00 NZ$
(1,766.16 R)		 84.08 NZ$
(825.00 R)		      -53.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.00 NZ$
(39.25 R)		 2.04 NZ$
(20.00 R)		      -49.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.19 NZ$
(50.93 R)		 2.95 NZ$
(28.97 R)		      -43.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 60.00 NZ$
(588.72 R)		 12.23 NZ$
(120.00 R)		      -79.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.79 NZ$
(27.41 R)		 2.30 NZ$
(22.53 R)		      -17.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 45,000.00 NZ$
(441,538.81 R)		 50,947.96 NZ$
(499,900.00 R)		      +13.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,730.86 NZ$
(350,590.27 R)		 49,280.42 NZ$
(483,538.19 R)		      +37.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 239.29 NZ$
(2,347.94 R)		 215.62 NZ$
(2,115.66 R)		      -9.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 56.53 NZ$
(554.68 R)		 59.12 NZ$
(580.10 R)		      +4.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 86.02 NZ$
(843.99 R)		 74.33 NZ$
(729.36 R)		      -13.6 %
Sports And Leisure
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 64.44 NZ$
(632.25 R)		 57.54 NZ$
(564.61 R)		      -10.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.84 NZ$
(253.56 R)		 17.38 NZ$
(170.50 R)		      -32.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 NZ$
(196.24 R)		 12.23 NZ$
(120.00 R)		      -38.9 %
Childcare
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,320.70 NZ$
(12,958.70 R)		 351.22 NZ$
(3,446.11 R)		      -73.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 21,998.00 NZ$
(215,843.80 R)		 8,040.98 NZ$
(78,897.92 R)		      -63.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 115.18 NZ$
(1,130.12 R)		 89.70 NZ$
(880.14 R)		      -22.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 68.77 NZ$
(674.72 R)		 57.26 NZ$
(561.87 R)		      -16.7 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 163.10 NZ$
(1,600.37 R)		 168.37 NZ$
(1,652.04 R)		      +3.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 203.75 NZ$
(1,999.14 R)		 144.90 NZ$
(1,421.75 R)		      -28.9 %
Rent Per Month
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,862.24 NZ$
(18,272.23 R)		 819.67 NZ$
(8,042.54 R)		      -56.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,533.17 NZ$
(15,043.39 R)		 671.87 NZ$
(6,592.40 R)		      -56.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,982.60 NZ$
(29,265.20 R)		 1,650.66 NZ$
(16,196.27 R)		      -44.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,612.86 NZ$
(25,637.30 R)		 1,306.51 NZ$
(12,819.48 R)		      -50.0 %
Buy Apartment Price
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 788.87 NZ$
(7,740.40 R)		 176.31 NZ$
(1,729.98 R)		      -77.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 632.00 NZ$
(6,201.19 R)		 134.45 NZ$
(1,319.19 R)		      -78.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 New Zealand Edit South Africa Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,061.71 NZ$
(49,665.33 R)		 2,491.42 NZ$
(24,445.75 R)		      -50.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.51 11.50      +76.6 %
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