- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Puerto Rico
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 41% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 ($4.13) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 ($2.91) | $4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 ($1.02) | $1.66 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($2.36) | $2.97 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($1.31) | $3.06 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($4.46) | $5.19 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 ($1.54) | $3.38 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.42) | $1.95 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.27) | $2.02 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 ($1.24) | $1.55 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.84) | $1.70 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,974 ($1,055) | $1,564 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,832 ($693) | $848 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,323 ($93) | $188 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,900 ($768) | $1,016 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,098 ($500) | $628 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 772 ($54) | $156 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 644 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,749 ($405) | $349 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,461 ($103) | $117 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 818 ($58) | $48 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 615 ($43) | $54 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 ($92) | $97 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,281 ($90) | $103 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,689 ($21,181) | $27,400 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($1.08) | $0.78 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 664 ($47) | $50 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 ($5.03) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 ($32) | $44 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 ($3.45) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 ($2.36) | $3.20 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 ($3.74) | $3.77 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 ($1.92) | $2.79 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($1.22) | $1.95 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 140 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 48% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 ($12) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 823 ($58) | $64 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 531 ($37) | $94 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($4.39) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 ($2.05) | $3.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 ($2.20) | $2.91 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,887 ($556) | $421 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.91 ($0.13) | $0.56 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 ($40) | $46 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 ($2.95) | $9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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