Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.12 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.21 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 3.82 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (R$ 17) | R$ 36 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (R$ 3.36) | R$ 3.42 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (R$ 3,542) | R$ 1,618 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (R$ 2,834) | R$ 1,081 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (R$ 746) | R$ 369 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (R$ 1,939) | R$ 1,425 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (R$ 1,417) | R$ 865 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (R$ 559) | R$ 493 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (R$ 37) | R$ 113 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (R$ 1,305) | R$ 1,517 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (R$ 1,305) | R$ 413 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 221% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 221% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (R$ 746) | R$ 200 | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (R$ 671) | R$ 173 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (R$ 671) | R$ 314 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (R$ 141,683) | R$ 63,667 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.09 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 167 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (R$ 75) | R$ 49 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (R$ 130) | R$ 155 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 4.25 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (R$ 93) | R$ 89 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (R$ 60) | R$ 36 | + 67% | |
| 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 800 (R$ 298) | R$ 167 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (R$ 5,220) | R$ 2,650 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (R$ 224) | R$ 121 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 48 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 51% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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