Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Africa is 2.11 times more expensive as compared to Nepal.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and Nepal. 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 Nepal.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 7.5 % | 13 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in South Africa is 2.19 times more expensive than Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 250.34% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 3.49 times more compared to Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 447.93% more in South Africa compared to Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.16 times more expensive than the cost in Nepal.
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.34% more for Groceries.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.32 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Soft Drink | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 59.07% more in South Africa compared to Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 15 NPR (0.11 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 3.90 times more for transportation.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) | 1,000,000 NPR (7,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 450 NPR (3.42 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.11 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Doctor Visit | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Vaccinations | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 5.67 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Haircuts | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 9.88 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 7,000 NPR (53.20 USD) |
Summer Dress | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
Sportswear | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.15 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Children's Jeans | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.84 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) | 80,000 NPR (608 USD) |
Private School Fees | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) | 200,000 NPR (1,520 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) | 300,000 NPR (2,280 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Tutoring | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.56 times more for school and education.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 1,200 NPR (9.12 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Gym Membership | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Bowling | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Mini Golf | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Video Games | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Streaming Services | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 3.75 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Language Classes | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Music Lessons | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) | 50,000 NPR (380 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) | 400 NPR per hour (3.04 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 3.63 times more salary as compared to Nepal.
Indicators | South Africa | Nepal |
---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.92 times more in South Africa, as compared to Nepal.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between South Africa and Nepal.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.