Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (R$ 60) | R$ 20 | + 193% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.12 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (R$ 3.75) | R$ 4.21 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.46 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.61 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (R$ 17) | R$ 36 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 5.82 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.42 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 159% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (R$ 5,631) | R$ 1,618 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (R$ 2,628) | R$ 1,081 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (R$ 938) | R$ 369 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (R$ 9,385) | R$ 1,425 | + 559% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (R$ 3,754) | R$ 865 | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (R$ 563) | R$ 493 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (R$ 140) | R$ 113 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (R$ 1,256) | R$ 1,517 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (R$ 375) | R$ 413 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Clothes | + 94% | |||
Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 94% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (R$ 450) | R$ 200 | + 125% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (R$ 338) | R$ 173 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (R$ 500) | R$ 314 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (R$ 300) | R$ 205 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (R$ 94,992) | R$ 63,667 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 4.09 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (R$ 75) | R$ 167 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (R$ 143) | R$ 43 | + 233% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (R$ 56) | R$ 49 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (R$ 113) | R$ 155 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 4.70 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (R$ 105) | R$ 89 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (R$ 118) | R$ 167 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (R$ 188) | R$ 10 | + 1777% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.76 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (R$ 117) | R$ 121 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 51% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 7,244 (R 19,298) in Bhisho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Teresina.
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