Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Africa is 2.17 times more expensive as compared to Colombia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and Colombia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between South Africa and Colombia.
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Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) | 900,000 COP (216 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 2,200,000 COP (528 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 7.5 % | 9 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 2.0 % | 0.3 to 1.6 % |
The average housing cost in South Africa is 1.16 times more expensive than Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) | 1,200,000 COP (288 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 640.77% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 9.20 times more compared to Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 51.82% more in South Africa compared to Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 3,500 COP (0.84 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 1,000 COP (0.24 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) |
In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.47 times more expensive than the cost in Colombia.
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 43.18% more for Groceries.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 3,000 COP (0.72 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
Soft Drink | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 25,000 COP (6 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 28.82% more in South Africa compared to Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 2,500 COP (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 250,000 COP (60 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.25 times more for transportation.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) | 30,000,000 COP (7,200 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 11 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD | 10,000 COP 2.40 USD |
You would have to pay 2.14 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Doctor Visit | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Eye Exam | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 500,000 COP (120 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 700,000 COP (168 USD) |
Vaccinations | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 300,000 COP (72 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 2.22 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 400,000 COP (96 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Haircuts | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.93 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) | 350,000 COP (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Summer Dress | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Men's Suit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 600,000 COP (144 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 130,000 COP (31.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 250,000 COP (60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 250,000 COP (60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 180,000 COP (43.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 35,000 COP (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 250,000 COP (60 USD) |
Sportswear | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.01 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Children's Jeans | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 500,000 COP (120 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 400,000 COP (96 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 300,000 COP (72 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 400,000 COP (96 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.86 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) | 300,000 COP (72 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) | 800,000 COP (192 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) |
Private School Fees | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) | 4,000,000 COP (960 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
Tutoring | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 3.81 times more for school and education.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) |
Gym Membership | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 25,000 COP (6 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) |
Bowling | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 25,000 COP (6 USD) |
Video Games | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Streaming Services | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 25,000 COP (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 50,000 COP (12 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 600,000 COP (144 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Language Classes | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Art Classes | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 100,000 COP (24 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Colombia, you would have to pay 1.51 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) | 43,333.33 COP per hour (10.40 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 500,000 COP (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 19 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 16 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 12 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 48 |
Median Household Income | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 2,000,000 COP (480 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 1.89 times more salary as compared to Colombia.
Indicators | South Africa | Colombia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 300,000 COP (72 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 200,000 COP (48 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 150,000 COP (36 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.29 times more in South Africa, as compared to Colombia.
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