Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (ARS $745) | ARS $832 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (ARS $389) | ARS $483 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (ARS $296) | ARS $150 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (ARS $90) | ARS $68 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (ARS $228) | ARS $141 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (ARS $154) | ARS $68 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (ARS $426) | ARS $225 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (ARS $130) | ARS $80 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (ARS $103) | ARS $40 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (ARS $111) | ARS $64 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (ARS $686) | ARS $235 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (ARS $147) | ARS $136 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (ARS $68) | ARS $44 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 191% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (ARS $107,403) | ARS $28,377 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (ARS $71,878) | ARS $16,609 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (ARS $7,093) | ARS $3,881 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (ARS $80,953) | ARS $18,626 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (ARS $50,060) | ARS $13,225 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (ARS $5,319) | ARS $2,798 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (ARS $3,449) | ARS $1,514 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (ARS $30,921) | ARS $31,038 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (ARS $10,242) | ARS $11,472 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (ARS $521) | ARS $316 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (ARS $224) | ARS $180 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (ARS $4,698) | ARS $3,654 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (ARS $3,154) | ARS $2,474 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (ARS $8,792) | ARS $6,066 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (ARS $8,692) | ARS $5,214 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 110% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (ARS $2,302,291) | ARS $1,825,970 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (ARS $90) | ARS $68 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (ARS $4,500) | ARS $1,092 | + 312% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (ARS $900) | ARS $380 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 50% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (ARS $410) | ARS $367 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (ARS $872) | ARS $767 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 443 (ARS $2,736) | ARS $1,056 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (ARS $262) | ARS $303 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (ARS $209) | ARS $142 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (ARS $349) | ARS $181 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (ARS $164) | ARS $103 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (ARS $124) | ARS $117 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (ARS $883) | ARS $412 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 66% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (ARS $2,634) | ARS $1,069 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (ARS $1,135) | ARS $796 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (ARS $4,459) | ARS $2,244 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (ARS $3,841) | ARS $2,130 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (ARS $408) | ARS $329 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (ARS $213) | ARS $194 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (ARS $233) | ARS $145 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (ARS $47,636) | ARS $35,848 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (ARS $10) | ARS $7 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (ARS $3,482) | ARS $1,785 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (ARS $276) | ARS $182 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $171,905 (R 27,829) in Cape Town to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $91,000 in Mendoza.
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