Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (€2.74) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.64) | €4.33 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.01) | €1.37 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.15) | €4.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.55) | €1.87 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.19) | €5.74 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.06) | €1.70 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.37) | €1.39 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.71) | €1.38 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.47) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (€0.82) | €2.27 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.66) | €1.03 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (€822) | €965 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (€384) | €672 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€137) | €178 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (€1,370) | €630 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (€548) | €483 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€82) | €100 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (€183) | €431 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€55) | €122 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€4.93) | €4.99 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€66) | €94 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (€49) | €35 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€44) | €130 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€13,868) | €20,723 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.71) | €1.45 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€11) | €34 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€21) | €20 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.38) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€16) | €99 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (€2.58) | €5.45 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.71) | €3.61 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€2.74) | €3.88 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.37) | €1.61 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.82) | €2.34 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€5.48) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€15) | €39 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€3.60) | €16 | - 78% | |
| 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) | €58 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (€27) | €7 | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.64) | €1.45 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.80) | €4.61 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €447 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€17) | €48 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€1.68) | €5.29 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,800 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,915 (R 34,936) in Bhisho.
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