Cost of living in South Africa compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 101 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 ($4.01) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($2.94) | $3.91 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.01) | $1.80 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($2.37) | $2.66 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 ($1.43) | $4.06 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 ($4.15) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 ($1.61) | $3.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.38) | $2.32 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($1.16) | $2.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 ($6.00) | $17 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 ($1.42) | $1.38 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.82) | $1.33 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,005 ($1,037) | $1,270 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,360 ($647) | $683 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,243 ($86) | $149 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,693 ($739) | $830 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,548 ($453) | $523 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 821 ($57) | $122 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 621 ($43) | $36 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,984 ($345) | $273 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,417 ($98) | $132 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 ($5.48) | $8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 43 ($3.00) | $11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 753 ($52) | $47 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 646 ($45) | $49 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,282 ($89) | $82 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,155 ($80) | $89 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,546 ($21,533) | $25,410 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 ($1.11) | $0.75 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 625 ($43) | $40 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 ($4.35) | $4.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 ($16) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 461 ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 ($3.06) | $5.72 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($2.12) | $3.43 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 ($3.81) | $4.00 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 ($1.73) | $2.96 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($1.34) | $2.91 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 121 ($8) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 ($24) | $42 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 753 ($52) | $97 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 521 ($36) | $70 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 ($4.34) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($2.08) | $4.33 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 ($2.15) | $3.06 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,373 ($510) | $438 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.81 ($0.12) | $1.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 540 ($37) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 ($2.92) | $10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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