Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is about the same as in Cebu City (Philippines)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| Soweto | Cebu City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (Php193) | Php195 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 47 (Php151) | Php188 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (Php97) | Php112 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Php49) | Php93 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 53 (Php170) | Php111 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (Php71) | Php104 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (Php236) | Php324 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (Php100) | Php161 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (Php71) | Php118 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 32 (Php103) | Php73 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 227 (Php728) | Php512 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (Php69) | Php95 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (Php43) | Php60 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| Soweto | Cebu City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,776 (Php37,784) | Php38,054 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 5,930 (Php19,027) | Php23,321 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,510 (Php4,846) | Php5,816 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 19,000 (Php60,962) | Php27,597 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 9,767 (Php31,339) | Php13,254 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 9,000 (Php28,877) | Php2,879 | + 903% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 476 (Php1,528) | Php1,233 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,388 (Php17,288) | Php16,247 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,214 (Php7,104) | Php5,534 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 54 (Php175) | Php346 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php344 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 833 (Php2,674) | Php2,021 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 120 (Php385) | Php1,721 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (Php2,567) | Php3,447 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (Php3,850) | Php3,036 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 169,096 (Php542,550) | Php1,742,910 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (Php56) | Php71 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 562 (Php1,802) | Php1,565 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Php214 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (Php144) | Php209 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (Php578) | Php1,251 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (Php1,230) | Php761 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (Php112) | Php237 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (Php112) | Php100 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (Php144) | Php166 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (Php69) | Php67 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (Php29) | Php98 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (Php219) | Php221 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Cebu City (Philippines) | ||||
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| Soweto | Cebu City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (Php856) | Php611 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (Php321) | Php487 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php3,123 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (Php1,283) | Php1,652 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (Php96) | Php242 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Php139 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (Php80) | Php89 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Php19,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (Php9) | Php12 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (Php963) | Php1,931 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (Php124) | Php130 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2024.
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