Cost of living in South Africa compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (S/. 30) | S/. 23 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 72 (S/. 16) | S/. 18 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (S/. 4.02) | S/. 4.84 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (S/. 5.23) | S/. 3.28 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (S/. 5.83) | S/. 4.89 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (S/. 4.64) | S/. 2.95 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (S/. 5.00) | S/. 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (S/. 22) | S/. 36 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (S/. 5.24) | S/. 8 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (S/. 3.39) | S/. 1.99 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 50% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,258 (S/. 3,625) | S/. 2,888 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,890 (S/. 2,874) | S/. 1,465 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,667 (S/. 372) | S/. 178 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,381 (S/. 2,314) | S/. 1,658 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,400 (S/. 1,650) | S/. 1,082 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,227 (S/. 273) | S/. 155 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 710 (S/. 158) | S/. 70 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,565 (S/. 1,241) | S/. 1,363 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,165 (S/. 483) | S/. 406 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (S/. 20) | S/. 30 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 64 (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 835 (S/. 186) | S/. 168 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 592 (S/. 132) | S/. 92 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,640 (S/. 366) | S/. 226 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,361 (S/. 304) | S/. 229 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 317,440 (S/. 70,774) | S/. 66,170 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (S/. 5.05) | S/. 5.38 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 658 (S/. 147) | S/. 103 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 97 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (S/. 51) | S/. 11 | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 533 (S/. 119) | S/. 70 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (S/. 11) | S/. 23 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (S/. 8) | S/. 14 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 65 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.49 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.72 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 161 (S/. 36) | S/. 31 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| South Africa | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 417 (S/. 93) | S/. 52 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (S/. 47) | S/. 27 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 476 (S/. 106) | S/. 125 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 658 (S/. 147) | S/. 102 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (S/. 15) | S/. 34 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (S/. 7) | S/. 15 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,882 (S/. 1,311) | S/. 2,019 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (S/. 0.34) | S/. 0.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 594 (S/. 132) | S/. 175 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (S/. 10) | S/. 16 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Peru
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