- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Bhisho
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (1,369 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (428 Dinar) | 445 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (257 Dinar) | 337 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (158 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (180 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (86 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (342 Dinar) | 461 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (165 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (214 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (111 Dinar) | 225 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (385 Dinar) | 1,476 Dinar | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (128 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (103 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 55% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (128,345 Dinar) | 112,775 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (59,895 Dinar) | 56,582 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (21,391 Dinar) | 16,846 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (213,909 Dinar) | 59,488 Dinar | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (85,564 Dinar) | 29,264 Dinar | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (12,835 Dinar) | 3,381 Dinar | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (3,181 Dinar) | 4,488 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (28,630 Dinar) | 36,933 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (8,556 Dinar) | 20,566 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (770 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 474 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (10,268 Dinar) | 5,651 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (7,701 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (11,387 Dinar) | 12,238 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (6,845 Dinar) | 10,887 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (2,165,161 Dinar) | 3,359,110 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (110 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 255% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (1,711 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (3,270 Dinar) | 626 Dinar | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (685 Dinar) | 201 Dinar | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (1,283 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (2,567 Dinar) | 1,781 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (402 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (267 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (428 Dinar) | 294 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (214 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (128 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (856 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (2,396 Dinar) | 1,721 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (562 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 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 (2,683 Dinar) | 5,925 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (4,278 Dinar) | 651 Dinar | + 557% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (257 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (125 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (21 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (2,659 Dinar) | 2,877 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (262 Dinar) | 271 Dinar | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 784 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 421,203 Dinar
(R 49,227)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
332,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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