- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Bhisho
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (1,476 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (461 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (277 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (171 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (194 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (92 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (369 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (178 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (231 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (120 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (415 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (138 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (111 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 52% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (138,360 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (64,568 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (23,060 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (230,600 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (92,240 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (13,836 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (3,429 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (30,864 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (9,224 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (830 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 777 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (11,069 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (8,302 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (12,275 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (7,379 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (2,334,109 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (119 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 271% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (1,845 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (3,525 Dinar) | 626 Dinar | + 463% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 56% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (738 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (1,384 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (2,767 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (434 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (288 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (461 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (231 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (138 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (922 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (2,583 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (606 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,270 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (2,892 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (4,612 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 567% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (277 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (135 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (23 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (2,866 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (282 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 686 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 465,783 Dinar
(R 50,497)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
354,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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