Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (S/. 16) | S/. 24 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 4.20 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 3.81 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 2.44 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (S/. 4.85) | S/. 5.23 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (S/. 11) | S/. 43 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (S/. 5.34) | S/. 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (S/. 2.18) | S/. 1.61 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (S/. 2,306) | S/. 2,914 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (S/. 1,845) | S/. 1,676 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (S/. 485) | S/. 205 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (S/. 1,262) | S/. 2,252 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (S/. 922) | S/. 1,169 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (S/. 364) | S/. 160 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (S/. 24) | S/. 69 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (S/. 849) | S/. 1,255 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (S/. 849) | S/. 337 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (S/. 10) | S/. 35 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 18 | - | |
| Clothes | + 240% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 240% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (S/. 485) | S/. 155 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (S/. 437) | S/. 89 | + 388% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (S/. 437) | S/. 249 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | S/. 248 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (S/. 92,228) | S/. 66,001 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (S/. 3.45) | S/. 3.77 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 124 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (S/. 19) | S/. 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (S/. 49) | S/. 22 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (S/. 85) | S/. 74 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (S/. 3.88) | S/. 4.57 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.34 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (S/. 19) | S/. 43 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (S/. 61) | S/. 36 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (S/. 39) | S/. 34 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (S/. 194) | S/. 107 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (S/. 15) | S/. 26 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (S/. 3,398) | S/. 1,819 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (S/. 146) | S/. 163 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,996 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 10,098 (R 41,605) in Orkney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,800 in Lima.
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