- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 ($U259) | $U352 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 ($U142) | $U278 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($U100) | $U171 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 ($U35) | $U28 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($U83) | $U94 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($U46) | $U86 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($U152) | $U175 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 ($U53) | $U74 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($U49) | $U55 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($U43) | $U74 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($U216) | $U230 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 ($U43) | $U92 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($U29) | $U54 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,791 ($U35,543) | $U32,052 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,797 ($U23,544) | $U23,398 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,318 ($U3,167) | $U3,875 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,588 ($U25,443) | $U24,319 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 ($U16,767) | $U16,357 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 ($U1,828) | $U4,443 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 649 ($U1,560) | $U937 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,827 ($U14,003) | $U13,844 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 ($U3,529) | $U4,023 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 ($U205) | $U304 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 ($U226) | $U208 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 ($U1,961) | $U2,910 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 625 ($U1,502) | $U1,684 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 ($U3,159) | $U3,135 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,271 ($U3,054) | $U3,667 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 13% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 302,031 ($U725,798) | $U874,826 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($U37) | $U53 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 652 ($U1,567) | $U1,651 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 ($U176) | $U255 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 ($U479) | $U640 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 ($U1,078) | $U1,178 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 ($U115) | $U252 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 ($U80) | $U152 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 ($U130) | $U180 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 ($U65) | $U77 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($U43) | $U91 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 ($U298) | $U317 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 329 ($U791) | $U883 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 ($U411) | $U574 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 764 ($U1,836) | $U953 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 519 ($U1,248) | $U1,893 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($U148) | $U187 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($U71) | $U125 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 ($U74) | $U138 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,922 ($U19,037) | $U24,105 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 ($U4.83) | $U7 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 ($U1,329) | $U1,620 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 ($U100) | $U141 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.403
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Cost of living in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Uruguay
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