- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Bhisho
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (1,334 Dinar) | 883 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (417 Dinar) | 605 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (250 Dinar) | 354 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (154 Dinar) | 86 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (175 Dinar) | 168 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (83 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (333 Dinar) | 497 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (161 Dinar) | 274 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (208 Dinar) | 61 Dinar | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (108 Dinar) | 208 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (375 Dinar) | 1,169 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (125 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (100 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (125,057 Dinar) | 129,647 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (58,360 Dinar) | 52,837 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (20,843 Dinar) | 3,778 Dinar | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (208,429 Dinar) | 67,440 Dinar | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (83,372 Dinar) | 28,842 Dinar | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (12,506 Dinar) | 4,433 Dinar | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (3,100 Dinar) | 4,945 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (27,897 Dinar) | 41,244 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (8,337 Dinar) | 24,308 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (750 Dinar) | 490 Dinar | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 251 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 (10,005 Dinar) | 6,781 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (7,503 Dinar) | 6,182 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (11,095 Dinar) | 11,782 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (6,670 Dinar) | 11,220 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 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 (2,109,694 Dinar) | 3,307,390 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (108 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (1,667 Dinar) | 1,966 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (3,186 Dinar) | 488 Dinar | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (667 Dinar) | 251 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (1,251 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (2,501 Dinar) | 1,231 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (392 Dinar) | 249 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (261 Dinar) | 412 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (417 Dinar) | 350 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (208 Dinar) | 156 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (125 Dinar) | 171 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (834 Dinar) | 283 Dinar | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 78% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (2,334 Dinar) | 1,851 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (548 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 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 (2,614 Dinar) | 5,477 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (4,169 Dinar) | 757 Dinar | + 451% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (250 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (122 Dinar) | 371 Dinar | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 10,000 (83,372 Dinar) | 18,388 Dinar | + 353% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (21 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (2,591 Dinar) | 2,958 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (255 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 645 prices entered by 42 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 34% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, you would need at least 490,614 Dinar
(R 58,847)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
367,000 Dinar
in Algiers.
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