Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 ($U298) | $U696 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 ($U169) | $U443 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 ($U102) | $U189 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 ($U40) | $U45 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 ($U88) | $U194 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 ($U55) | $U115 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 ($U168) | $U315 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($U58) | $U104 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 ($U48) | $U72 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 ($U44) | $U95 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 ($U198) | $U396 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 ($U49) | $U143 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 ($U34) | $U76 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 ($U36,482) | $U46,286 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 ($U25,077) | $U29,092 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 ($U4,086) | $U4,475 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 ($U20,648) | $U33,613 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 ($U13,999) | $U20,732 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 ($U2,210) | $U3,541 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 ($U1,341) | $U1,273 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 ($U11,066) | $U15,230 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 ($U3,362) | $U5,268 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 ($U248) | $U292 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 ($U149) | $U321 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 ($U1,720) | $U4,075 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 ($U1,217) | $U1,612 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 ($U3,239) | $U4,920 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 ($U2,765) | $U4,112 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 ($U842,746) | $U1,134,090 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 ($U48) | $U74 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 ($U1,702) | $U2,227 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 ($U112) | $U343 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 ($U358) | $U537 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 ($U1,216) | $U2,526 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 ($U96) | $U279 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 ($U69) | $U151 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 ($U126) | $U320 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 ($U75) | $U119 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 ($U51) | $U163 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 ($U335) | $U520 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 ($U873) | $U1,553 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 ($U443) | $U643 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 ($U1,555) | $U1,506 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 ($U1,425) | $U2,938 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 ($U155) | $U367 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 ($U73) | $U213 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 ($U67) | $U182 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 ($U20,307) | $U51,804 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 ($U3.74) | $U8 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 ($U1,253) | $U2,984 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 ($U103) | $U205 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,742 prices entered by 333 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay
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