- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 ($U248) | $U347 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 ($U133) | $U277 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($U95) | $U168 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($U33) | $U28 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 ($U77) | $U93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($U42) | $U85 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($U144) | $U174 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 ($U50) | $U72 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($U46) | $U55 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($U41) | $U75 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($U206) | $U228 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($U39) | $U93 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($U27) | $U53 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,013 ($U34,169) | $U34,480 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,660 ($U21,986) | $U21,940 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,380 ($U3,140) | $U4,166 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,865 ($U24,727) | $U22,404 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,178 ($U16,337) | $U15,834 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 822 ($U1,870) | $U3,967 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 ($U1,494) | $U895 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,815 ($U13,234) | $U14,535 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,480 ($U3,367) | $U4,048 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($U198) | $U289 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 ($U214) | $U202 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 ($U1,864) | $U2,800 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 ($U1,413) | $U1,803 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 ($U2,965) | $U3,132 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,311 ($U2,984) | $U3,689 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,340 ($U676,729) | $U874,826 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($U34) | $U52 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 ($U1,616) | $U1,660 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 ($U165) | $U263 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 ($U451) | $U640 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 ($U1,019) | $U1,389 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 ($U113) | $U252 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 ($U75) | $U149 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 ($U121) | $U204 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($U63) | $U72 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($U41) | $U101 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 ($U315) | $U297 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 ($U776) | $U909 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 ($U380) | $U587 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 ($U1,943) | $U953 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 534 ($U1,215) | $U1,975 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($U141) | $U190 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 ($U65) | $U120 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 ($U68) | $U140 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,080 ($U18,390) | $U20,457 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 ($U4.50) | $U7 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 580 ($U1,320) | $U1,677 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 ($U95) | $U140 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.276
UYU
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ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Uruguay
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