- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (S/. 13) | S/. 16 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 4.70 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (S/. 4.12) | S/. 3.14 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (S/. 4.86) | S/. 4.64 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.47) | S/. 2.15 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 4.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (S/. 20) | S/. 34 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 7 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (S/. 2.57) | S/. 1.95 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,349 (S/. 3,419) | S/. 2,687 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,928 (S/. 2,212) | S/. 1,598 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,435 (S/. 320) | S/. 249 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,885 (S/. 2,425) | S/. 2,044 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,030 (S/. 1,566) | S/. 1,141 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 867 (S/. 193) | S/. 182 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 654 (S/. 146) | S/. 93 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,851 (S/. 1,304) | S/. 1,347 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,529 (S/. 341) | S/. 304 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (S/. 20) | S/. 29 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 818 (S/. 182) | S/. 131 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 659 (S/. 147) | S/. 130 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,294 (S/. 288) | S/. 257 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,310 (S/. 292) | S/. 264 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 285,592 (S/. 63,626) | S/. 63,608 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (S/. 3.27) | S/. 3.69 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 662 (S/. 147) | S/. 106 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 0% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (S/. 15) | S/. 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 440 (S/. 98) | S/. 96 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (S/. 11) | S/. 25 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (S/. 7) | S/. 11 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.23 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (S/. 3.90) | S/. 4.04 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (S/. 31) | S/. 24 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (S/. 76) | S/. 57 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 165 (S/. 37) | S/. 35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 828 (S/. 184) | S/. 125 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 544 (S/. 121) | S/. 128 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (S/. 14) | S/. 23 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (S/. 6) | S/. 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,553 (S/. 1,905) | S/. 1,939 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 (S/. 0.42) | S/. 0.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 574 (S/. 128) | S/. 157 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (S/. 9) | S/. 10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Peru
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