Cost of living in South Africa compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 135 (Q61) | Q85 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (Q33) | Q48 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (Q19) | Q29 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (Q8) | Q13 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (Q19) | Q19 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (Q11) | Q12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (Q31) | Q43 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (Q12) | Q17 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Q9) | Q10 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (Q10) | Q11 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (Q46) | Q96 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Q11) | Q17 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (Q7) | Q7 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,490 (Q7,501) | Q7,202 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,853 (Q5,846) | Q3,994 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,701 (Q774) | Q469 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,547 (Q4,798) | Q5,319 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,328 (Q3,333) | Q2,839 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,336 (Q608) | Q402 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 697 (Q317) | Q204 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,421 (Q2,466) | Q3,194 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (Q987) | Q728 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (Q40) | Q113 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (Q31) | Q26 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (Q390) | Q392 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (Q272) | Q335 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,644 (Q748) | Q737 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 (Q629) | Q519 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,513 (Q139,423) | Q154,051 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Q10) | Q10 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 679 (Q309) | Q326 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 92 (Q42) | Q54 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 237 (Q108) | Q200 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 505 (Q230) | Q284 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (Q22) | Q41 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Q16) | Q36 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (Q31) | Q40 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (Q13) | Q19 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (Q11) | Q17 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 170 (Q77) | Q89 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| South Africa | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 427 (Q194) | Q157 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (Q95) | Q85 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 478 (Q217) | Q278 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 670 (Q305) | Q337 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (Q31) | Q58 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (Q14) | Q30 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Q15) | Q17 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,903 (Q2,685) | Q4,498 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (Q0.71) | Q1.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 547 (Q249) | Q381 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (Q22) | Q32 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala
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