- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Bhisho
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.23) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.94) | €4.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.20) | €0.73 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.36) | €1.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.65) | €1.00 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.59) | €7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.25) | €1.04 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.62) | €0.67 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.84) | €0.47 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.91) | €12 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€0.97) | €1.37 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.78) | €0.82 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 70% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (€970) | €528 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (€452) | €343 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€162) | €103 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (€1,616) | €575 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (€646) | €275 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€97) | €80 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€24) | €34 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (€216) | €406 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€65) | €92 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€5.82) | €2.00 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€78) | €48 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (€58) | €28 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€86) | €75 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€52) | €75 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€16,358) | €24,340 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.83) | €1.38 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€5.17) | €5.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (€3.04) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€2.02) | €2.50 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€3.23) | €2.00 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.62) | €1.65 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.97) | €1.51 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€18) | €22 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€4.25) | €14 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (€20) | €50 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€32) | €8 | + 309% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.94) | €3.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.94) | €3.42 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 10,000 (€646) | €250 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.16) | €0.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€1.98) | €4.49 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,694
(R 26,207)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.
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