Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Santo André, Brazil
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (R$ 17) | R$ 28 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 6 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 4.75 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (R$ 16) | R$ 40 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.21 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 126% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (R$ 5,214) | R$ 2,196 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (R$ 2,433) | R$ 1,615 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (R$ 869) | R$ 473 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (R$ 8,691) | R$ 2,053 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (R$ 3,476) | R$ 1,133 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (R$ 521) | R$ 248 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (R$ 129) | R$ 85 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (R$ 1,163) | R$ 1,944 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (R$ 348) | R$ 419 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 88% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (R$ 417) | R$ 172 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (R$ 313) | R$ 169 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (R$ 463) | R$ 289 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (R$ 278) | R$ 234 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (R$ 87,965) | R$ 76,119 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 4.01 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (R$ 70) | R$ 224 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (R$ 133) | R$ 47 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (R$ 52) | R$ 56 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (R$ 104) | R$ 184 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 3.43 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (R$ 97) | R$ 121 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (R$ 23) | R$ 59 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (R$ 109) | R$ 168 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (R$ 174) | R$ 25 | + 606% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,354 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (R$ 108) | R$ 107 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,670 (R 24,940) in Bhisho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Santo André.
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