Cost of living in South Africa compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 111 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 ($4.10) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($2.80) | $4.74 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($0.99) | $1.79 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($2.11) | $3.35 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 ($1.36) | $4.47 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 ($4.02) | $4.65 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($1.56) | $5.45 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 ($1.13) | $2.92 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.21) | $1.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 ($1.43) | $1.41 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 ($0.67) | $2.01 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,633 ($968) | $1,468 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,050 ($598) | $894 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,186 ($78) | $170 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,839 ($717) | $736 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,886 ($455) | $512 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 803 ($53) | $131 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 ($39) | $42 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,053 ($334) | $350 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,493 ($99) | $86 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 ($2.26) | $15 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 805 ($53) | $45 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 610 ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,337 ($88) | $86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,178 ($78) | $92 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 345,568 ($22,851) | $25,896 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($1.00) | $0.75 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 ($43) | $33 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 ($4.48) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 226 ($15) | $17 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 ($33) | $43 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 ($3.38) | $8 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($2.02) | $4.22 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 ($3.31) | $3.99 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 ($1.74) | $2.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($1.28) | $2.18 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 ($8) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 348 ($23) | $40 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 ($12) | $16 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 706 ($47) | $66 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 ($37) | $73 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 68 ($4.48) | $9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 ($2.16) | $3.23 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 ($2.24) | $2.85 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,867 ($719) | $545 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.78 ($0.12) | $0.12 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 514 ($34) | $37 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 ($2.91) | $9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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