Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (S/. 27) | S/. 25 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (S/. 16) | S/. 19 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (S/. 3.62) | S/. 4.91 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (S/. 5.16) | S/. 3.39 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (S/. 5.81) | S/. 4.65 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (S/. 4.78) | S/. 3.10 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (S/. 4.14) | S/. 6 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (S/. 22) | S/. 34 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (S/. 5.04) | S/. 8 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 2.07 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 22% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,392 (S/. 2,941) | S/. 3,043 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (S/. 2,225) | S/. 1,657 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (S/. 355) | S/. 196 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,201 (S/. 2,085) | S/. 1,767 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (S/. 1,452) | S/. 1,117 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (S/. 274) | S/. 146 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (S/. 133) | S/. 70 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (S/. 1,204) | S/. 1,290 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (S/. 392) | S/. 400 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (S/. 21) | S/. 34 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (S/. 12) | S/. 18 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (S/. 173) | S/. 160 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (S/. 122) | S/. 98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (S/. 331) | S/. 244 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (S/. 302) | S/. 240 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 312,925 (S/. 63,956) | S/. 62,940 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (S/. 4.74) | S/. 5.32 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (S/. 134) | S/. 106 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (S/. 17) | S/. 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (S/. 47) | S/. 11 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (S/. 112) | S/. 93 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (S/. 10) | S/. 26 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.42 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (S/. 5.23) | S/. 5.44 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (S/. 36) | S/. 37 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (S/. 95) | S/. 51 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (S/. 46) | S/. 29 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (S/. 141) | S/. 113 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (S/. 146) | S/. 112 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (S/. 14) | S/. 33 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (S/. 7) | S/. 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (S/. 1,644) | S/. 1,934 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (S/. 0.32) | S/. 0.57 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (S/. 96) | S/. 152 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Peru
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