- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- El Salvador
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 ($8) | $6 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 ($4.14) | $5.85 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.96) | $3.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.07) | $1.42 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($2.36) | $2.35 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 ($1.34) | $2.85 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($4.60) | $4.09 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 ($1.56) | $2.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.45) | $1.80 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($1.23) | $1.35 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($7) | $13 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.21) | $1.89 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.85) | $0.83 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 2% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,653 ($1,147) | $829 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,119 ($742) | $556 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,403 ($103) | $267 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,186 ($820) | $524 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,756 ($495) | $364 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 ($71) | $291 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 ($48) | $46 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,954 ($436) | $391 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,672 ($123) | $125 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 ($4.48) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 804 ($59) | $63 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 672 ($49) | $40 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 ($96) | $76 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 ($99) | $82 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 38% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,831 ($20,806) | $18,564 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.02) | $0.82 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 ($44) | $25 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 ($4.79) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 ($17) | $9 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 ($31) | $24 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 ($3.54) | $6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($2.28) | $4.83 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 ($3.84) | $5.84 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($2.03) | $1.91 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($1.26) | $1.91 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 342 ($25) | $19 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 161 ($12) | $9 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 889 ($65) | $25 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 586 ($43) | $43 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 ($4.62) | $9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($2.01) | $4.39 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 ($2.11) | $1.92 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 ($651) | $680 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 ($0.14) | $0.12 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 568 ($42) | $34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 ($2.98) | $3.45 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in El Salvador
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