- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (S/. 26) | S/. 16 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (S/. 3.51) | S/. 4.59 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (S/. 4.37) | S/. 3.12 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (S/. 5.09) | S/. 4.47 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.74) | S/. 2.23 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (S/. 4.03) | S/. 4.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (S/. 3.96) | S/. 7 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (S/. 2.79) | S/. 2.35 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,653 (S/. 3,756) | S/. 2,572 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,119 (S/. 2,428) | S/. 1,625 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,403 (S/. 337) | S/. 260 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,186 (S/. 2,684) | S/. 1,975 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,756 (S/. 1,621) | S/. 1,031 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (S/. 232) | S/. 222 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 (S/. 157) | S/. 93 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,954 (S/. 1,429) | S/. 1,302 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,672 (S/. 401) | S/. 332 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (S/. 21) | S/. 27 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 804 (S/. 193) | S/. 134 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 672 (S/. 161) | S/. 115 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 (S/. 315) | S/. 238 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (S/. 324) | S/. 262 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,831 (S/. 68,112) | S/. 62,882 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (S/. 3.35) | S/. 3.49 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 (S/. 143) | S/. 102 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (S/. 16) | S/. 18 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (S/. 56) | S/. 25 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (S/. 101) | S/. 87 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (S/. 12) | S/. 22 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (S/. 7) | S/. 12 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (S/. 13) | S/. 16 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.35 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (S/. 4.11) | S/. 4.59 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (S/. 34) | S/. 23 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 342 (S/. 82) | S/. 56 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 161 (S/. 39) | S/. 32 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 889 (S/. 213) | S/. 134 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 586 (S/. 141) | S/. 109 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (S/. 15) | S/. 21 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (S/. 7) | S/. 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 (S/. 2,131) | S/. 2,086 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (S/. 0.45) | S/. 0.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 568 (S/. 136) | S/. 157 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (S/. 10) | S/. 10 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Peru
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