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Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 105 ($U263) | $U414 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 62 ($U155) | $U283 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 ($U108) | $U135 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 ($U35) | $U29 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($U86) | $U94 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 ($U50) | $U82 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 ($U154) | $U179 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 ($U58) | $U64 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 ($U45) | $U46 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($U45) | $U67 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($U229) | $U249 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 20 ($U49) | $U94 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($U29) | $U50 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,318 ($U35,899) | $U35,406 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,956 ($U22,455) | $U25,233 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,254 ($U3,145) | $U3,876 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,250 ($U28,207) | $U24,357 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,031 ($U17,629) | $U17,028 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 768 ($U1,926) | $U3,087 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 666 ($U1,671) | $U1,028 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,509 ($U13,813) | $U13,443 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,445 ($U3,623) | $U4,007 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 ($U223) | $U271 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 91 ($U228) | $U231 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 839 ($U2,104) | $U2,753 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 644 ($U1,615) | $U1,495 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,359 ($U3,408) | $U3,367 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,210 ($U3,033) | $U3,410 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 309,294 ($U775,482) | $U1,016,180 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 ($U40) | $U54 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 666 ($U1,669) | $U1,776 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 75 ($U188) | $U228 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 262 ($U657) | $U474 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 446 ($U1,118) | $U1,105 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 ($U120) | $U292 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($U77) | $U142 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 ($U143) | $U196 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 ($U61) | $U79 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($U49) | $U97 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 117 ($U292) | $U330 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 ($U863) | $U897 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 ($U440) | $U535 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 812 ($U2,035) | $U1,324 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 534 ($U1,340) | $U1,730 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 ($U157) | $U239 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($U76) | $U134 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 ($U75) | $U167 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,574 ($U18,991) | $U22,651 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 ($U4.66) | $U7 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 499 ($U1,252) | $U2,040 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 43 ($U108) | $U149 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,599 prices entered by 690 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Uruguay
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