Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 129 ($U330) | $U738 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 ($U174) | $U451 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 ($U106) | $U191 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 ($U42) | $U39 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 ($U102) | $U163 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 ($U55) | $U110 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 ($U159) | $U349 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($U62) | $U76 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 ($U50) | $U57 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 ($U54) | $U94 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 ($U225) | $U349 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 ($U60) | $U133 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 ($U34) | $U61 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,411 ($U39,613) | $U39,527 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,359 ($U29,198) | $U26,091 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,568 ($U4,030) | $U3,640 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,801 ($U22,622) | $U25,423 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,669 ($U17,143) | $U17,050 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 787 ($U2,022) | $U2,360 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 755 ($U1,941) | $U1,449 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,346 ($U13,742) | $U23,123 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,882 ($U4,838) | $U7,551 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 ($U230) | $U290 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 ($U91) | $U278 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 813 ($U2,089) | $U3,043 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 550 ($U1,413) | $U1,465 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 ($U3,818) | $U3,861 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,256 ($U3,228) | $U3,823 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,470 ($U800,633) | $U1,174,120 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 20 ($U52) | $U71 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 843 ($U2,168) | $U2,130 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 ($U130) | $U363 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 175 ($U451) | $U514 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 447 ($U1,148) | $U1,572 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 37 ($U96) | $U412 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 ($U75) | $U156 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 ($U144) | $U351 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 ($U78) | $U100 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 ($U50) | $U163 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 132 ($U339) | $U528 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 387 ($U996) | $U1,081 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 194 ($U499) | $U649 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 606 ($U1,558) | $U1,649 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 582 ($U1,496) | $U1,848 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 ($U198) | $U339 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($U77) | $U189 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 ($U84) | $U153 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,284 ($U23,866) | $U42,395 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.68 ($U4.32) | $U8 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 533 ($U1,370) | $U2,119 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 ($U117) | $U186 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay
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