- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 ($U252) | $U353 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 ($U132) | $U271 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 ($U95) | $U173 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($U34) | $U27 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($U76) | $U90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 ($U43) | $U71 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($U147) | $U189 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 ($U50) | $U60 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($U46) | $U54 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($U39) | $U72 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($U212) | $U250 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($U39) | $U95 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($U27) | $U53 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,599 ($U36,602) | $U31,887 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,103 ($U23,707) | $U21,270 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,407 ($U3,302) | $U3,654 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,236 ($U26,365) | $U20,799 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,779 ($U15,907) | $U15,059 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 ($U2,270) | $U4,703 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 651 ($U1,528) | $U862 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,953 ($U13,969) | $U14,620 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,682 ($U3,947) | $U3,967 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($U205) | $U275 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 ($U143) | $U211 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 803 ($U1,884) | $U2,822 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 667 ($U1,565) | $U1,834 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,312 ($U3,078) | $U3,258 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,361 ($U3,193) | $U3,001 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,645 ($U665,579) | $U840,911 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($U33) | $U49 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 ($U1,399) | $U1,812 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 ($U153) | $U203 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 235 ($U550) | $U388 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 ($U988) | $U785 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 ($U113) | $U341 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($U72) | $U145 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 ($U122) | $U234 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($U65) | $U60 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($U40) | $U85 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 ($U336) | $U265 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 340 ($U798) | $U1,071 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 161 ($U378) | $U558 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 891 ($U2,090) | $U949 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 590 ($U1,384) | $U2,018 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 ($U149) | $U190 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($U64) | $U120 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 ($U68) | $U133 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 ($U20,839) | $U20,421 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 ($U4.38) | $U7 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 568 ($U1,333) | $U1,785 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 ($U96) | $U132 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay
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