Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 160 (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | 116% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 50 (R$ 18) | R$ 28 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | 106% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 10 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 6 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 40 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 19 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | 94% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 13 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.75 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 45 (R$ 16) | R$ 36 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 15 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 7 | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 12 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 3.21 | 35% |
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 134% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 15,000 (R$ 5,412) | R$ 2,196 | 146% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 7,000 (R$ 2,526) | R$ 1,615 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 2,500 (R$ 902) | R$ 473 | 91% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 25,000 (R$ 9,020) | R$ 2,053 | 339% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 10,000 (R$ 3,608) | R$ 1,133 | 218% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 1,500 (R$ 541) | R$ 248 | 118% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 372 (R$ 134) | R$ 85 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 3,346 (R$ 1,207) | R$ 1,944 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,000 (R$ 361) | R$ 419 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 90 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | R$ 17 | - |
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 95% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 1,200 (R$ 433) | R$ 172 | 152% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 900 (R$ 325) | R$ 169 | 92% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,331 (R$ 480) | R$ 289 | 66% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 800 (R$ 289) | R$ 234 | 23% |
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 253,047 (R$ 91,301) | R$ 76,119 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 13 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 4.01 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 200 (R$ 72) | R$ 224 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R 382 (R$ 138) | R$ 47 | 191% |
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 80 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | 122% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 150 (R$ 54) | R$ 55 | 2% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 300 (R$ 108) | R$ 184 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 47 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 50 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 15 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 3.43 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 100 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | 34% |
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Bhisho (South Africa) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 280 (R$ 101) | R$ 121 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 66 (R$ 24) | R$ 59 | 60% |
| 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$ 113) | R$ 168 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 500 (R$ 180) | R$ 25 | 633% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 15 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 11 | 50% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | R$ 3,354 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 2.50 (R$ 0.90) | R$ 1.25 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 311 (R$ 112) | R$ 107 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 8,505 (R 23,572) in Bhisho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,500 in Santo André.