Cost of living
Soweto compared to Adelaide (South Africa)
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Overview comparison
SowetoAdelaide (South Africa)
Consumer prices in Adelaide (South Africa) are roughly 25% higher than in Soweto.
Cost of living
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| Total with rent one person | 873 | 1,064 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,482 | 3,056 |
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| Without rent one person | 328 | 481 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,224 | 1,515 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 572.2 | 671.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 560.49 | 1,226.94 |
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| Food person | 286 | 273 |
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| Food family | 587 | 772 |
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| Transport person | 110.74 | 125.98 |
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| Transport family | 285.11 | 392.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.44 years | 72.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.66 | 7.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.79 | 30.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.53 | 4.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 | 2.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.28 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 691.4 | 876.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 336.52 | 366.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 576.18 | 1,197.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 400.63 | 792.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.73 | 63.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.41 | 92.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.32 | 48.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.44 | 11.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 976 | 2,117 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 758 | 1,301 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 | 1.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.43% | 44.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.51 | 9.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.14 | 8.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.6 | 5.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.54 | 6.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | Soweto | Adelaide (South Africa) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.91 | 31.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.39 | 7.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.01 | 45.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.54 | 12.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.18 | 52.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.93 | 114.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 225.06 | 207.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,782 | 3,741 |
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