Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Africa is 1.37 times less expensive as compared to United Arab Emirates.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates.
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 Indicators  | South Africa  | United Arab Emirates  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 6,500 AED (1,755 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 9,000 AED (2,430 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) | 2,500 AED (675 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in South Africa is 2.55 times less expensive than United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 800 AED (216 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 11.83% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 1.02 times less compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 38.31% less in South Africa compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 2 AED (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.53 times less expensive than the cost in United Arab Emirates.
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 41.51% less for Groceries.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.69 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 29.31% less in South Africa compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 90 AED (24.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.26 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 1.50 AED (0.41 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.56 times less for transportation.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) | 50,000 AED (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) | 2.50 AED (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.12 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.45 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 180 AED (48.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.65 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 1,200 AED (324 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 750 AED (202.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) | 3,000 AED (810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) | 12,000 AED (3,240 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) | 25,000 AED (6,750 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.48 times less for school and education.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 4.13 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.25 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) | 8,000 AED (2,160 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) | 100 AED per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % | Yet to Update |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | Yet to Update |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 7,000 AED (1,890 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 1.82 times less salary as compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.64 times less in South Africa, as compared to United Arab Emirates.
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