- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 ($U232) | $U357 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 ($U123) | $U275 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 ($U89) | $U175 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($U32) | $U28 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 ($U72) | $U91 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 ($U40) | $U79 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($U138) | $U180 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 ($U47) | $U63 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($U44) | $U54 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($U37) | $U72 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 ($U193) | $U250 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($U37) | $U91 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($U25) | $U54 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 1% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,798 ($U34,338) | $U34,148 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,142 ($U22,046) | $U21,028 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,431 ($U3,110) | $U4,367 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,871 ($U23,629) | $U22,434 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,785 ($U14,748) | $U15,016 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 917 ($U1,994) | $U4,703 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 658 ($U1,429) | $U860 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,651 ($U12,283) | $U14,886 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,553 ($U3,376) | $U3,410 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 ($U187) | $U289 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 76 ($U164) | $U208 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 824 ($U1,790) | $U2,760 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 692 ($U1,504) | $U1,702 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,291 ($U2,806) | $U3,310 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,331 ($U2,893) | $U3,168 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 286,498 ($U622,739) | $U882,837 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($U31) | $U52 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 639 ($U1,388) | $U1,754 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 ($U148) | $U203 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 ($U433) | $U569 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 ($U927) | $U976 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 ($U107) | $U341 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 ($U70) | $U151 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 ($U115) | $U234 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($U60) | $U63 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($U38) | $U103 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 ($U315) | $U265 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 ($U748) | $U941 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 ($U356) | $U564 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 853 ($U1,854) | $U980 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 584 ($U1,269) | $U2,050 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($U135) | $U208 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 ($U61) | $U120 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 ($U65) | $U138 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,834 ($U19,201) | $U22,067 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 ($U3.90) | $U7 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 569 ($U1,236) | $U1,679 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 ($U90) | $U135 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.174
UYU
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ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay
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