Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.21 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 106 (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 3.42 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 114% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,643 (R$ 4,435) | R$ 1,618 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,559 (R$ 3,260) | R$ 1,081 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,507 (R$ 574) | R$ 369 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,366 (R$ 3,187) | R$ 1,425 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,000 (R$ 2,667) | R$ 865 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,181 (R$ 450) | R$ 493 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 626 (R$ 239) | R$ 113 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,613 (R$ 1,757) | R$ 1,517 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (R$ 657) | R$ 413 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 89 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 735 (R$ 280) | R$ 200 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 741 (R$ 282) | R$ 173 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,222 (R$ 465) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,193 (R$ 455) | R$ 205 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,443 (R$ 121,307) | R$ 63,667 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 636 (R$ 242) | R$ 167 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 144 (R$ 55) | R$ 43 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 58% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (R$ 90) | R$ 49 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 434 (R$ 165) | R$ 155 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 146 (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (R$ 136) | R$ 89 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 190 (R$ 72) | R$ 36 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 766 (R$ 292) | R$ 130 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 505 (R$ 192) | R$ 167 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 65 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,729 (R$ 2,944) | R$ 2,650 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.27 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (R$ 228) | R$ 121 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 59% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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