- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Comparison
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 105 ($U245) | $U353 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 ($U134) | $U269 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($U98) | $U157 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($U34) | $U27 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($U75) | $U89 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($U44) | $U71 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 ($U146) | $U188 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 ($U48) | $U58 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($U46) | $U52 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($U39) | $U67 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 ($U211) | $U245 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($U38) | $U92 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($U27) | $U51 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,579 ($U36,405) | $U31,739 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,136 ($U23,686) | $U21,885 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,381 ($U3,226) | $U4,040 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,121 ($U25,988) | $U21,492 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,748 ($U15,770) | $U16,332 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 962 ($U2,247) | $U4,082 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 662 ($U1,546) | $U850 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,906 ($U13,801) | $U14,438 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,697 ($U3,966) | $U4,100 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 ($U199) | $U269 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 51 ($U120) | $U213 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 785 ($U1,835) | $U2,823 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 659 ($U1,539) | $U1,984 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,295 ($U3,027) | $U3,425 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,296 ($U3,029) | $U2,937 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 274,727 ($U641,995) | $U840,741 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($U32) | $U48 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 555 ($U1,297) | $U1,805 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 ($U140) | $U160 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 ($U499) | $U338 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 418 ($U977) | $U1,016 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 51 ($U118) | $U284 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 ($U68) | $U135 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 ($U119) | $U232 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 ($U64) | $U61 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($U39) | $U91 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 ($U330) | $U274 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 349 ($U815) | $U1,009 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 155 ($U362) | $U542 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 810 ($U1,892) | $U1,254 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 576 ($U1,345) | $U1,997 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 ($U144) | $U188 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($U63) | $U118 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 ($U66) | $U138 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,295 ($U21,721) | $U21,143 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.60 ($U6) | $U8 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 ($U1,338) | $U1,649 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 ($U93) | $U123 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.337
UYU
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ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay
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