- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Puerto Rico
- Comparison
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 109 ($8) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 ($4.10) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($2.92) | $4.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.02) | $1.81 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($2.37) | $2.97 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($1.30) | $2.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($4.44) | $5.19 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 ($1.53) | $3.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.43) | $2.15 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.28) | $1.99 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($1.21) | $1.56 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.83) | $1.70 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,994 ($1,050) | $1,625 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,660 ($676) | $893 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,380 ($97) | $195 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,865 ($761) | $1,018 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,178 ($503) | $647 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 822 ($58) | $148 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 ($46) | $43 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,815 ($407) | $349 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,480 ($104) | $117 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 ($57) | $47 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 ($43) | $52 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 ($91) | $99 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,311 ($92) | $103 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 2% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,340 ($20,819) | $27,457 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 ($50) | $47 | + 5% | |
| 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 73 ($5.08) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 ($31) | $47 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 ($3.49) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 ($2.32) | $2.90 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 ($3.72) | $3.77 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($1.93) | $2.79 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($1.25) | $1.67 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 ($24) | $55 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 ($12) | $15 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 ($60) | $64 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 534 ($37) | $93 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($4.34) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 ($2.01) | $3.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 ($2.10) | $2.94 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,080 ($566) | $421 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 ($0.14) | $0.67 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 580 ($41) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 ($2.91) | $9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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