Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Temuco, Chile
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (CH$5,808) | CH$10,253 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (CH$3,031) | CH$4,506 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (CH$2,306) | CH$1,614 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (CH$704) | CH$812 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (CH$1,780) | CH$2,048 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (CH$1,197) | CH$1,060 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (CH$3,322) | CH$3,228 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (CH$1,017) | CH$863 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (CH$803) | CH$602 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (CH$866) | CH$768 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (CH$5,347) | CH$4,877 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (CH$1,147) | CH$1,412 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (CH$528) | CH$350 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (CH$837,436) | CH$490,957 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (CH$560,440) | CH$321,522 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (CH$55,307) | CH$75,710 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (CH$631,203) | CH$335,720 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (CH$390,324) | CH$217,851 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (CH$41,471) | CH$40,193 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (CH$26,896) | CH$15,442 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (CH$241,096) | CH$209,590 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (CH$79,860) | CH$42,924 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (CH$4,060) | CH$7,942 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (CH$1,750) | CH$3,646 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (CH$36,630) | CH$34,940 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (CH$24,593) | CH$21,529 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (CH$68,549) | CH$48,274 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (CH$67,775) | CH$55,337 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (CH$17,951,322) | CH$9,344,600 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (CH$699) | CH$860 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (CH$35,090) | CH$28,519 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (CH$7,017) | CH$4,354 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (CH$3,200) | CH$4,232 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (CH$6,798) | CH$8,185 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (CH$20,525) | CH$33,680 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (CH$2,046) | CH$4,572 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (CH$1,628) | CH$2,687 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (CH$2,721) | CH$2,321 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (CH$1,281) | CH$1,484 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (CH$971) | CH$1,100 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (CH$6,888) | CH$5,779 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (CH$20,541) | CH$22,032 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (CH$8,852) | CH$8,671 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (CH$34,764) | CH$25,495 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (CH$29,951) | CH$28,407 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (CH$3,179) | CH$4,097 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (CH$1,661) | CH$2,640 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (CH$1,813) | CH$2,286 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (CH$371,428) | CH$311,180 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (CH$79) | CH$123 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (CH$27,146) | CH$27,514 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (CH$2,148) | CH$3,477 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 835 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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