- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (S/. 26) | S/. 15 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (S/. 3.46) | S/. 4.28 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (S/. 4.54) | S/. 3.23 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (S/. 15) | S/. 12 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (S/. 5.30) | S/. 4.45 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.86) | S/. 2.17 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (S/. 4.33) | S/. 4.90 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (S/. 4.25) | S/. 7 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (S/. 2.84) | S/. 2.21 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,830 (S/. 3,551) | S/. 2,705 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,356 (S/. 2,241) | S/. 1,770 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,339 (S/. 321) | S/. 266 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,487 (S/. 2,511) | S/. 2,223 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (S/. 1,671) | S/. 1,306 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (S/. 182) | S/. 164 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 650 (S/. 156) | S/. 92 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (S/. 1,390) | S/. 1,359 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,467 (S/. 351) | S/. 301 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (S/. 20) | S/. 30 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (S/. 22) | S/. 12 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 21% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 817 (S/. 196) | S/. 138 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 623 (S/. 149) | S/. 128 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,323 (S/. 317) | S/. 261 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,276 (S/. 306) | S/. 261 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,938 (S/. 72,065) | S/. 67,244 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (S/. 3.70) | S/. 3.70 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 659 (S/. 158) | S/. 101 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 74 (S/. 18) | S/. 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (S/. 48) | S/. 19 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (S/. 108) | S/. 103 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (S/. 11) | S/. 24 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (S/. 13) | S/. 15 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.20 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (S/. 4.24) | S/. 4.81 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (S/. 29) | S/. 25 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 333 (S/. 80) | S/. 73 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (S/. 41) | S/. 33 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 759 (S/. 182) | S/. 126 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 522 (S/. 125) | S/. 131 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (S/. 15) | S/. 23 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (S/. 7) | S/. 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,921 (S/. 1,897) | S/. 2,297 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (S/. 0.48) | S/. 0.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (S/. 132) | S/. 161 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (S/. 10) | S/. 11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Peru
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