Cost of living in South Africa compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (51,862 Gs) | 47,191 Gs | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (30,575 Gs) | 31,746 Gs | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (16,807 Gs) | 11,405 Gs | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (6,875 Gs) | 6,581 Gs | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (15,175 Gs) | 12,726 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (9,787 Gs) | 10,481 Gs | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (27,438 Gs) | 19,160 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (11,034 Gs) | 13,407 Gs | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (9,080 Gs) | 8,504 Gs | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (7,860 Gs) | 7,748 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (42,522 Gs) | 46,038 Gs | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (9,563 Gs) | 11,349 Gs | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (6,133 Gs) | 2,584 Gs | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,392 (5,581,512 Gs) | 4,659,690 Gs | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (4,221,988 Gs) | 2,753,080 Gs | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (673,944 Gs) | 347,393 Gs | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,201 (3,956,211 Gs) | 3,327,500 Gs | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (2,754,925 Gs) | 1,999,970 Gs | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (519,035 Gs) | 244,329 Gs | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (251,714 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (2,283,976 Gs) | 2,890,870 Gs | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (743,338 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (40,335 Gs) | 30,031 Gs | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (23,230 Gs) | 24,226 Gs | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (329,133 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (232,254 Gs) | 297,615 Gs | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (628,817 Gs) | 623,869 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (573,245 Gs) | 475,173 Gs | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 312,925 (121,360,402 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (8,995 Gs) | 8,810 Gs | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (254,598 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (32,097 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (89,899 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (212,415 Gs) | 130,959 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (18,602 Gs) | 28,690 Gs | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (14,177 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (28,529 Gs) | 26,576 Gs | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (13,197 Gs) | 11,581 Gs | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (9,920 Gs) | 12,702 Gs | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (68,443 Gs) | 75,395 Gs | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (179,705 Gs) | 124,599 Gs | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (86,551 Gs) | 73,869 Gs | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (266,823 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (277,266 Gs) | 256,883 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (25,920 Gs) | 44,732 Gs | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (12,878 Gs) | 23,399 Gs | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (11,805 Gs) | 14,463 Gs | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (3,119,787 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (616 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (181,906 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (18,756 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,342 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Paraguay
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