- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Bhisho
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (1,367 Dinar) | 757 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (427 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (256 Dinar) | 364 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (158 Dinar) | 82 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (179 Dinar) | 163 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (85 Dinar) | 71 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (342 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (165 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (214 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (111 Dinar) | 213 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (385 Dinar) | 1,174 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (128 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (103 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 58% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (128,190 Dinar) | 117,683 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (59,822 Dinar) | 55,199 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (21,365 Dinar) | 4,848 Dinar | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (213,651 Dinar) | 63,199 Dinar | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (85,460 Dinar) | 36,464 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (12,819 Dinar) | 4,748 Dinar | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (3,177 Dinar) | 4,835 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (28,596 Dinar) | 39,612 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (8,546 Dinar) | 23,341 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (769 Dinar) | 469 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 251 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (10,255 Dinar) | 6,390 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (7,691 Dinar) | 5,989 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (11,373 Dinar) | 11,205 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (6,837 Dinar) | 11,237 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (2,162,545 Dinar) | 3,307,390 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (110 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 247% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (1,709 Dinar) | 1,949 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (3,266 Dinar) | 417 Dinar | + 683% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (684 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (1,282 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (2,564 Dinar) | 1,271 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (402 Dinar) | 249 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (267 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (427 Dinar) | 339 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (214 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (128 Dinar) | 166 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (855 Dinar) | 261 Dinar | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (2,393 Dinar) | 1,501 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (562 Dinar) | 558 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,699 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (2,680 Dinar) | 5,191 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (4,273 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | + 518% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (256 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (125 Dinar) | 371 Dinar | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 60,459 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (21 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (2,655 Dinar) | 2,988 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (262 Dinar) | 239 Dinar | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 678 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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 444,724 Dinar
(R 52,039)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
337,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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