Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 68% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 122 (R$ 44) | R$ 22 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 2.92 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 38 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.16 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 73 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.24 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.19 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.81 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (R$ 40) | R$ 34 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.77 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 3.28 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 123% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (R$ 6,204) | R$ 2,183 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (R$ 4,152) | R$ 1,542 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (R$ 410) | R$ 343 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,857 (R$ 4,588) | R$ 1,648 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,242 (R$ 2,941) | R$ 874 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (R$ 307) | R$ 276 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (R$ 199) | R$ 103 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (R$ 1,786) | R$ 1,567 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (R$ 592) | R$ 415 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (R$ 271) | R$ 229 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 531 (R$ 190) | R$ 131 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,414 (R$ 504) | R$ 319 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,307 (R$ 466) | R$ 244 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 76% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (R$ 132,995) | R$ 63,873 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.53 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 715 (R$ 255) | R$ 120 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (R$ 52) | R$ 64 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (R$ 50) | R$ 51 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 429 (R$ 153) | R$ 233 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.24 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.09 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 136 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (R$ 152) | R$ 83 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (R$ 66) | R$ 36 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (R$ 258) | R$ 493 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (R$ 222) | R$ 130 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 3,350 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 0.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (R$ 201) | R$ 102 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 43 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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