The (small) cost of living in South Africa

A$1 = R6.5 (South African Rand )*

• Your $ goes further in South Africa
• Most students live on R2000 - R3000 per month (A$300 - $460), excluding accommodation

Shopping

• 2 litres of milk: R18 ($2.76)
• Jeans: R150 - R500 ($23 - $77)
• Movie ticket: R20 - R50 ($3.10 - $7.80)
• Pizza: R30 - R65 ($4.60 - $10)
• Meal at the Monash Bistro: R25 ($3.80)

*as at August 2009 and subject to change