Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
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Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
R 113 (R$ 42) | R$ 30 | 42% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
R 59 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | 10% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
R 43 (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | 46% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
R 16 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.00 | 50% |
12 eggs, large | ||
R 32 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | 51% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | 14% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
R 63 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | 22% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
R 26 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | 6% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | 24% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 60 | 90% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
R 95 (R$ 35) | R$ 120 | 70% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | 29% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
R 10 (R$ 3.78) | R$ 3.00 | 26% |
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 13,870 (R$ 5,172) | - | - |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
R 9,546 (R$ 3,559) | R$ 1,450 | 145% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
R 885 (R$ 330) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 11,849 (R$ 4,418) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
R 7,030 (R$ 2,621) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
R 714 (R$ 266) | - | - |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
R 567 (R$ 211) | R$ 70 | 202% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
R 5,098 (R$ 1,901) | - | - |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,535 (R$ 572) | R$ 300 | 91% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
R 81 (R$ 30) | - | - |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
R 32 (R$ 12) | - | - |
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 131% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
R 802 (R$ 299) | R$ 80 | 274% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
R 645 (R$ 240) | R$ 60 | 301% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,274 (R$ 475) | R$ 500 | 5% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
R 1,254 (R$ 468) | - | - |
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 81% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
R 336,803 (R$ 125,577) | R$ 15,000 | 737% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
R 16 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.46 | 30% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
R 977 (R$ 364) | R$ 227 | 60% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
R 197 (R$ 73) | - | - |
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 54 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | 0% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
R 211 (R$ 79) | R$ 50 | 58% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
R 522 (R$ 195) | R$ 300 | 35% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
R 43 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | 21% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
R 29 (R$ 11) | R$ 27 | 60% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
R 47 (R$ 18) | R$ 36 | 50% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
R 26 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | 25% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | 53% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
R 156 (R$ 58) | R$ 60 | 3% |
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
Johannesburg (South Africa) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
R 337 (R$ 126) | R$ 200 | 37% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
R 182 (R$ 68) | R$ 80 | 15% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
R 906 (R$ 338) | R$ 300 | 13% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
R 514 (R$ 192) | R$ 80 | 140% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
R 75 (R$ 28) | R$ 80 | 65% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
R 33 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | 23% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
R 36 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | 168% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
R 8,884 (R$ 3,313) | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
R 1.66 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 0.50 | 24% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
R 573 (R$ 213) | R$ 300 | 29% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
R 44 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | 225% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 16,295 (R 43,704) in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 15,000 in Paulinia.