Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (RD$ 613) | RD$ 500 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (RD$ 192) | RD$ 400 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 75 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 65 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 70 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (RD$ 38) | RD$ 60 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 243 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (RD$ 74) | RD$ 80 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 50 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 120 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 800 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 65 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 40 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 122% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (RD$ 57,490) | RD$ 22,000 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (RD$ 26,829) | RD$ 16,000 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (RD$ 9,582) | RD$ 3,500 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (RD$ 95,817) | RD$ 18,000 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (RD$ 38,327) | RD$ 11,000 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (RD$ 5,749) | RD$ 2,500 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (RD$ 1,425) | RD$ 1,450 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (RD$ 12,825) | RD$ 28,000 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (RD$ 3,833) | RD$ 8,000 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (RD$ 345) | RD$ 390 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 92% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (RD$ 4,599) | RD$ 2,500 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (RD$ 3,449) | RD$ 1,500 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (RD$ 5,100) | RD$ 3,000 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (RD$ 3,066) | RD$ 4,500 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (RD$ 969,847) | RD$ 700,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 58 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (RD$ 767) | RD$ 2,300 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (RD$ 1,465) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (RD$ 307) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (RD$ 575) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (RD$ 1,150) | RD$ 1,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (RD$ 180) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (RD$ 120) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (RD$ 192) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 120 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (RD$ 57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (RD$ 383) | RD$ 350 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (RD$ 1,073) | RD$ 1,200 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (RD$ 252) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (RD$ 1,202) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (RD$ 1,916) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (RD$ 115) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (RD$ 56) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (RD$ 1,191) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (RD$ 117) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 39 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 82,790 (R 21,601) in Bhisho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 71,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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