Cost of living in Durban, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 60 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 4.21 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (R$ 3.93) | R$ 3.42 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 147% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,730 (R$ 6,238) | R$ 1,618 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,323 (R$ 3,103) | R$ 1,081 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,690 (R$ 630) | R$ 369 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,422 (R$ 4,632) | R$ 1,425 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,842 (R$ 2,551) | R$ 865 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 912 (R$ 340) | R$ 493 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 677 (R$ 252) | R$ 113 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,531 (R$ 1,689) | R$ 1,517 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (R$ 544) | R$ 413 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 75 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 842 (R$ 314) | R$ 200 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 541 (R$ 202) | R$ 173 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,111 (R$ 414) | R$ 314 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,069 (R$ 399) | R$ 205 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,368 (R$ 87,757) | R$ 63,667 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.09 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (R$ 244) | R$ 167 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 116 (R$ 43) | R$ 43 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 194 (R$ 72) | R$ 49 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (R$ 179) | R$ 155 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.70 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 373 (R$ 139) | R$ 89 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (R$ 61) | R$ 36 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 446 (R$ 166) | R$ 130 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (R$ 172) | R$ 167 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 56 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (R$ 2,676) | R$ 2,650 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 590 (R$ 220) | R$ 121 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 261 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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