Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (€3.02) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.81) | €4.32 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.12) | €1.42 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.27) | €4.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.60) | €1.94 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.42) | €5.62 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.17) | €1.75 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.51) | €1.56 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.79) | €1.58 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.72) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (€0.91) | €2.26 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.73) | €1.49 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (€906) | €1,114 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (€423) | €675 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€151) | €191 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (€1,511) | €638 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (€604) | €484 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€91) | €100 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (€202) | €438 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€60) | €122 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€5.44) | €4.73 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€73) | €94 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (€54) | €34 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€80) | €89 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€48) | €127 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€15,290) | €20,908 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.78) | €1.52 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€23) | €20 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.83) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€9) | €8 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (€2.84) | €5.09 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.89) | €3.61 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€3.02) | €3.88 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.51) | €1.61 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.91) | €2.34 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€6) | €19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€17) | €41 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€3.97) | €16 | - 76% | |
| 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 (€19) | €57 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€30) | €8 | + 303% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.81) | €1.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.88) | €4.40 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €444 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.15) | €0.18 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€1.85) | €5.26 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,241 (R 37,083) in Bhisho.
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