Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (€2.71) | €8 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.63) | €4.80 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.00) | €1.04 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.14) | €3.22 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.54) | €2.46 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.17) | €7 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.05) | €2.51 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.36) | €1.88 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.70) | €1.27 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.44) | €8 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (€0.81) | €2.41 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.65) | €1.65 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (€813) | €1,740 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (€379) | €1,413 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€136) | €167 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (€1,355) | €1,102 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (€542) | €770 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€81) | €96 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€20) | €30 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (€181) | €545 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€54) | €153 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€4.88) | €10 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€65) | €95 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (€49) | €46 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€72) | €125 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€43) | €164 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 70% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€13,715) | €26,204 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.70) | €1.64 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€11) | €89 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€21) | €22 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.34) | €5.90 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€8) | €12 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€16) | €36 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (€2.55) | €4.09 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.69) | €3.21 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€2.71) | €3.69 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.36) | €1.66 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.81) | €2.38 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€5.42) | €23 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€15) | €45 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€3.56) | €24 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (€17) | €73 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€27) | €9 | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.63) | €2.98 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.79) | €4.40 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.14) | €0.19 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€17) | €44 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€1.66) | €7 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,352 (R 43,397) in Bhisho.
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