Paarl, South Africa 🇿🇦
#1819 -33.731028, 18.964211

Nomad Score: 63%
Overview Guide Scores Costs

Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$350.75
$850.50
$45.00
🔌 Utilities
$65.85
$95.40
$0.00
🛒 Groceries
$200.50
$350.00
$15.00
🚗 Transportation
$60.90
$95.25
$8.50
Total
$678.00
$1,391.15
$68.50
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$470.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Price can vary depending on facilities and location. per month
☕ Coffee
$2.30
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.80
Price at local pubs; imported beers can be more expensive. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.50
Local family-run restaurants offer better deals. per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.90
Prices vary slightly by chain and location. per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.70
Price per kg, may vary slightly by season. per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.10
Standard loaf; artisanal breads are more expensive. per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.90
Price for 1 liter of regular milk. per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.20
Price per kg for regular white rice. per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Price per kg, can vary based on market supply. per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.00
Price per kg for standard cuts. per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Local wines; imported wines are more costly. per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare; additional cost per km applies. per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rate per km after initial fare. per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$38.00
Covers local bus services; does not include long-distance travel. per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Price per liter; subject to fluctuation based on global oil prices. per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with limited data and calls. per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$55.00
Unlimited data plan with a reliable provider. per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Access to basic facilities; premium gyms charge more. per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$12.00
Per hour rate; varies if booked through a club. per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.50
Standard ticket; 3D movies may cost more. per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brand; designer brands are more expensive. per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
High street fashion; luxury brands are pricier. per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Price for well-known brands; sales can offer discounts. per pair