Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 151 ($U302) | $U658 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 ($U167) | $U427 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 ($U91) | $U198 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($U38) | $U42 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 ($U78) | $U168 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 ($U52) | $U108 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 ($U144) | $U282 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($U55) | $U78 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 ($U46) | $U55 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 ($U50) | $U89 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 ($U194) | $U347 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 ($U48) | $U127 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 ($U34) | $U74 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,362 ($U34,653) | $U41,935 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,209 ($U24,368) | $U25,658 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 ($U3,375) | $U3,730 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,309 ($U20,576) | $U26,624 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 ($U14,682) | $U18,466 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 ($U2,957) | $U2,426 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 ($U1,372) | $U1,518 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 ($U13,559) | $U17,851 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 ($U3,526) | $U6,334 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 ($U226) | $U256 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 ($U108) | $U310 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 ($U1,695) | $U3,403 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 ($U1,242) | $U1,681 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 ($U3,195) | $U4,596 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 ($U2,823) | $U4,194 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 ($U824,442) | $U1,207,500 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($U47) | $U74 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 ($U1,444) | $U2,351 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 ($U239) | $U346 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 ($U454) | $U546 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 ($U1,260) | $U1,638 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 ($U100) | $U400 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 ($U72) | $U151 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 ($U126) | $U321 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 ($U76) | $U104 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 ($U56) | $U123 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 ($U463) | $U530 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 ($U952) | $U1,417 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 ($U422) | $U669 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 ($U1,457) | $U1,191 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 ($U1,341) | $U2,340 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 ($U147) | $U425 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 ($U66) | $U201 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 ($U72) | $U188 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 ($U16,879) | $U53,732 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 ($U3.43) | $U4.92 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 ($U1,206) | $U2,781 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 ($U100) | $U200 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Uruguay
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