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 111 (S/. 27) | S/. 21 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (S/. 3.58) | S/. 4.29 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (S/. 4.95) | S/. 3.45 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (S/. 5.66) | S/. 4.61 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (S/. 4.12) | S/. 2.33 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (S/. 4.39) | S/. 5.43 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (S/. 24) | S/. 36 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (S/. 5.21) | S/. 7 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (S/. 2.43) | S/. 1.68 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,633 (S/. 3,517) | S/. 2,627 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,050 (S/. 2,175) | S/. 1,444 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,186 (S/. 285) | S/. 192 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,839 (S/. 2,605) | S/. 1,696 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,886 (S/. 1,655) | S/. 974 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 803 (S/. 193) | S/. 152 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 (S/. 140) | S/. 69 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,053 (S/. 1,214) | S/. 1,221 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,493 (S/. 359) | S/. 352 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (S/. 22) | S/. 31 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 43% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 805 (S/. 194) | S/. 141 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 610 (S/. 147) | S/. 95 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,337 (S/. 321) | S/. 250 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,178 (S/. 283) | S/. 236 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 345,568 (S/. 83,051) | S/. 60,820 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (S/. 3.63) | S/. 3.50 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (S/. 158) | S/. 106 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (S/. 16) | S/. 20 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 226 (S/. 54) | S/. 22 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (S/. 120) | S/. 71 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.37 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (S/. 4.66) | S/. 4.25 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 (S/. 31) | S/. 32 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 348 (S/. 84) | S/. 36 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 (S/. 42) | S/. 32 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 706 (S/. 170) | S/. 85 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (S/. 136) | S/. 96 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 68 (S/. 16) | S/. 23 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,867 (S/. 2,612) | S/. 1,764 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.78 (S/. 0.43) | S/. 0.79 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 514 (S/. 124) | S/. 154 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Peru
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