Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 ($U300) | $U534 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 ($U170) | $U338 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 ($U117) | $U170 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($U41) | $U34 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($U87) | $U115 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 ($U58) | $U71 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 ($U156) | $U209 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 ($U63) | $U61 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 ($U49) | $U50 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($U49) | $U73 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 103 ($U283) | $U315 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 ($U59) | $U108 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($U29) | $U55 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,590 ($U40,298) | $U34,590 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,023 ($U24,920) | $U23,365 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,192 ($U3,292) | $U4,580 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,598 ($U29,271) | $U22,123 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,876 ($U18,990) | $U16,138 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 810 ($U2,236) | $U4,202 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 587 ($U1,621) | $U1,165 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,991 ($U13,785) | $U15,134 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,494 ($U4,127) | $U5,962 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 92 ($U254) | $U266 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 ($U92) | $U217 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 770 ($U2,126) | $U2,993 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 ($U1,631) | $U1,572 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,350 ($U3,728) | $U3,595 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,172 ($U3,238) | $U3,658 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 331,129 ($U914,560) | $U1,194,330 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($U43) | $U55 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 607 ($U1,675) | $U1,992 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 ($U176) | $U321 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 ($U524) | $U543 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 488 ($U1,348) | $U1,497 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 49 ($U136) | $U330 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 ($U83) | $U137 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 ($U143) | $U247 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 ($U72) | $U85 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($U53) | $U107 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 ($U341) | $U388 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 ($U931) | $U833 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 ($U475) | $U571 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 645 ($U1,780) | $U1,351 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 540 ($U1,490) | $U1,934 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 ($U176) | $U271 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 ($U89) | $U177 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 ($U88) | $U164 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,995 ($U24,844) | $U23,652 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.73 ($U4.79) | $U8 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 527 ($U1,455) | $U1,832 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 ($U121) | $U179 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Uruguay
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