- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (S/. 25) | S/. 15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (S/. 3.37) | S/. 4.46 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (S/. 4.31) | S/. 3.16 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (S/. 5.10) | S/. 4.50 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.65) | S/. 2.21 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (S/. 4.16) | S/. 4.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (S/. 21) | S/. 34 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (S/. 4.05) | S/. 7 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (S/. 2.79) | S/. 2.25 | + 24% | |
| 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 14,953 (S/. 3,492) | S/. 2,587 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,618 (S/. 2,246) | S/. 1,703 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,361 (S/. 318) | S/. 256 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,079 (S/. 2,587) | S/. 2,225 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,123 (S/. 1,663) | S/. 1,309 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 803 (S/. 187) | S/. 164 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 650 (S/. 152) | S/. 96 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,714 (S/. 1,334) | S/. 1,338 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,462 (S/. 341) | S/. 301 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (S/. 20) | S/. 30 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 812 (S/. 190) | S/. 150 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 611 (S/. 143) | S/. 137 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (S/. 304) | S/. 268 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,286 (S/. 300) | S/. 266 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,908 (S/. 69,567) | S/. 62,429 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (S/. 3.53) | S/. 3.82 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 677 (S/. 158) | S/. 101 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 1% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (S/. 17) | S/. 19 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (S/. 44) | S/. 22 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 445 (S/. 104) | S/. 100 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (S/. 11) | S/. 27 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.34 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (S/. 4.00) | S/. 4.25 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (S/. 32) | S/. 24 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 (S/. 79) | S/. 58 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (S/. 39) | S/. 34 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 797 (S/. 186) | S/. 122 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 532 (S/. 124) | S/. 130 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (S/. 14) | S/. 23 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (S/. 7) | S/. 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,977 (S/. 1,863) | S/. 1,974 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (S/. 0.44) | S/. 0.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 575 (S/. 134) | S/. 154 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (S/. 10) | S/. 10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Peru
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