- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Bhisho
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€11) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.33) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€2.00) | €4.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.23) | €0.73 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.40) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.67) | €1.00 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.67) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.29) | €1.04 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.67) | €0.67 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.87) | €0.47 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€3.00) | €12 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€1.00) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.80) | €0.82 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (€1,000) | €528 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (€467) | €343 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€167) | €103 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (€1,667) | €575 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (€667) | €275 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€100) | €80 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€25) | €34 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (€223) | €406 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€67) | €92 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€6.00) | €2.00 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 75% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€80) | €48 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (€60) | €28 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€89) | €75 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€53) | €75 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€16,870) | €24,340 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.86) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€13) | €22 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€5.33) | €5.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (€3.13) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€2.08) | €2.50 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€3.33) | €2.00 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.67) | €1.65 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€1.00) | €1.51 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€19) | €22 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€4.38) | €14 | - 68% | |
| 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 (€21) | €50 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€33) | €8 | + 322% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€2.00) | €3.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.97) | €3.42 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.17) | €0.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€2.04) | €4.49 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,545
(R 23,170)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Algeciras.
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