Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.23 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (R$ 4,381) | R$ 2,767 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (R$ 3,748) | R$ 2,334 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (R$ 647) | R$ 635 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,688 (R$ 3,766) | R$ 1,428 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (R$ 2,214) | R$ 1,334 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (R$ 572) | R$ 385 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (R$ 196) | R$ 103 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (R$ 1,620) | R$ 1,963 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (R$ 515) | R$ 568 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 114 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (R$ 243) | R$ 234 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (R$ 228) | R$ 283 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (R$ 489) | R$ 351 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (R$ 400) | R$ 222 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (R$ 130,746) | R$ 103,916 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (R$ 293) | R$ 207 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 204 (R$ 61) | R$ 47 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (R$ 74) | R$ 32 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (R$ 155) | R$ 277 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.96 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (R$ 41) | R$ 34 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (R$ 148) | R$ 86 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (R$ 74) | R$ 38 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (R$ 286) | R$ 130 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (R$ 205) | R$ 170 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (R$ 30) | R$ 31 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (R$ 2,940) | R$ 4,030 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 0.94 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (R$ 193) | R$ 108 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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