Cost of living in Durban, South Africa vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (R$ 30) | R$ 35 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 60 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (R$ 12) | R$ 30 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.00 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 60 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (R$ 33) | R$ 120 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 3.00 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,730 (R$ 6,021) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,323 (R$ 2,995) | R$ 1,450 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,690 (R$ 608) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,422 (R$ 4,471) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,842 (R$ 2,462) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 912 (R$ 328) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 677 (R$ 244) | R$ 70 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,531 (R$ 1,631) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (R$ 525) | R$ 300 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 75 (R$ 27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 (R$ 35) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 100% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 842 (R$ 303) | R$ 80 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 541 (R$ 195) | R$ 60 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,111 (R$ 400) | R$ 500 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,069 (R$ 385) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,368 (R$ 84,710) | R$ 15,000 | + 465% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 4.46 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (R$ 236) | R$ 227 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 116 (R$ 42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 194 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (R$ 172) | R$ 300 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (R$ 11) | R$ 27 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (R$ 34) | R$ 60 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 373 (R$ 134) | R$ 200 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (R$ 59) | R$ 80 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 446 (R$ 161) | R$ 300 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (R$ 166) | R$ 80 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 56 (R$ 20) | R$ 80 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.00 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (R$ 2,583) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 0.50 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 590 (R$ 212) | R$ 300 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 18,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 17,033 (R 47,325) in Durban.
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