Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 126 (S/. 25) | S/. 25 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (S/. 17) | S/. 20 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 5.32 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 51 (S/. 10) | S/. 11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (S/. 5.79) | S/. 4.13 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (S/. 5.11) | S/. 3.49 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (S/. 5.32) | S/. 6 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 144 (S/. 29) | S/. 47 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (S/. 5.32) | S/. 8 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (S/. 2.82) | S/. 2.11 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 42% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,971 (S/. 2,961) | S/. 2,983 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,971 (S/. 2,170) | S/. 1,824 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,134 (S/. 422) | S/. 208 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,448 (S/. 2,858) | S/. 1,662 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,086 (S/. 1,995) | S/. 1,073 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (S/. 414) | S/. 144 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (S/. 119) | S/. 69 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,447 (S/. 1,275) | S/. 1,090 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (S/. 330) | S/. 407 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 135 (S/. 27) | S/. 33 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 131 (S/. 26) | S/. 18 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 845 (S/. 167) | S/. 147 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 620 (S/. 123) | S/. 110 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,817 (S/. 359) | S/. 285 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,593 (S/. 315) | S/. 271 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 396,258 (S/. 78,379) | S/. 55,703 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (S/. 4.61) | S/. 4.65 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (S/. 156) | S/. 130 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (S/. 10) | S/. 22 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (S/. 34) | S/. 29 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (S/. 107) | S/. 98 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (S/. 11) | S/. 19 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (S/. 13) | S/. 19 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 31 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (S/. 22) | S/. 37 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (S/. 85) | S/. 52 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (S/. 45) | S/. 39 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (S/. 228) | S/. 104 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (S/. 129) | S/. 122 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (S/. 19) | S/. 34 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (S/. 2,354) | S/. 2,973 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (S/. 0.60) | S/. 0.74 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (S/. 107) | S/. 169 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Peru
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