Cost of living in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Callao (Peru)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 131 (S/. 27) | S/. 39 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (S/. 19) | S/. 38 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (S/. 4.10) | S/. 5.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (S/. 4.40) | S/. 3.27 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.04 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (S/. 4.64) | S/. 3.70 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (S/. 3.72) | S/. 4.58 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 118 (S/. 24) | S/. 68 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (S/. 5.02) | S/. 7 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (S/. 3.20) | S/. 3.68 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,010 (S/. 2,058) | S/. 2,375 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,911 (S/. 1,832) | S/. 1,179 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,243 (S/. 255) | S/. 214 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,538 (S/. 1,755) | S/. 1,405 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,792 (S/. 1,191) | S/. 795 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 757 (S/. 156) | S/. 96 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 (S/. 120) | S/. 70 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,135 (S/. 1,261) | S/. 1,869 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,491 (S/. 307) | S/. 496 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 115 (S/. 24) | S/. 47 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 110 (S/. 23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is about the same as in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 762 (S/. 157) | S/. 220 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 483 (S/. 99) | S/. 100 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,561 (S/. 321) | S/. 164 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,208 (S/. 248) | S/. 252 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 352,882 (S/. 72,539) | S/. 83,720 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (S/. 4.40) | S/. 11 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 695 (S/. 143) | S/. 202 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 235 (S/. 48) | S/. 132 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is about the same as in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (S/. 13) | S/. 19 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 238 (S/. 49) | S/. 15 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 475 (S/. 98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (S/. 9) | S/. 24 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (S/. 7) | S/. 15 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (S/. 5.63) | S/. 6 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (S/. 4.30) | S/. 7 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 125 (S/. 26) | S/. 23 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is about the same as in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 378 (S/. 78) | S/. 29 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 212 (S/. 44) | S/. 38 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 525 (S/. 108) | S/. 55 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 640 (S/. 131) | S/. 103 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 65 (S/. 13) | S/. 72 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.53 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,385 (S/. 1,929) | S/. 2,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.48 (S/. 0.30) | S/. 0.17 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 452 (S/. 93) | S/. 150 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.27 | + 162% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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