Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 ($U268) | $U726 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 ($U160) | $U438 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 ($U88) | $U206 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($U39) | $U42 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 ($U82) | $U189 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 ($U53) | $U102 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 ($U153) | $U276 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($U56) | $U94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 ($U49) | $U64 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 ($U49) | $U91 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 ($U203) | $U339 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 ($U48) | $U127 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 ($U35) | $U73 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 ($U31,759) | $U45,108 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 ($U23,035) | $U25,999 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 ($U3,734) | $U3,582 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 ($U17,775) | $U27,662 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 ($U13,467) | $U18,844 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 ($U2,581) | $U2,787 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 ($U1,411) | $U1,281 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 ($U10,093) | $U14,358 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 ($U3,026) | $U5,794 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 ($U263) | $U267 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 ($U137) | $U302 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 ($U1,716) | $U3,185 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 ($U1,253) | $U1,477 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 ($U3,228) | $U4,591 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 ($U2,746) | $U4,423 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 ($U802,328) | $U1,208,870 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($U47) | $U73 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 ($U2,170) | $U2,322 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 ($U165) | $U314 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 ($U491) | $U538 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 ($U1,224) | $U2,296 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 ($U88) | $U339 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 ($U71) | $U162 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 ($U148) | $U335 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 ($U73) | $U104 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 ($U52) | $U159 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 ($U327) | $U503 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| South Africa | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 ($U852) | $U1,283 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 ($U441) | $U633 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 ($U1,493) | $U1,385 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 ($U1,415) | $U3,503 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 ($U140) | $U449 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 ($U66) | $U212 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 ($U69) | $U180 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 ($U21,450) | $U44,498 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 ($U3.14) | $U5.72 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 ($U1,279) | $U2,787 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 ($U98) | $U199 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay
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