Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Vicenza, Italy
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (€2.72) | €7 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (€1.63) | €4.36 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€1.01) | €1.28 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | R 21 (€1.14) | €2.47 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (€0.54) | €1.99 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (€2.18) | €4.78 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.05) | €1.99 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.36) | €1.46 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (€0.71) | €1.04 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.45) | €5.51 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.89 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.65) | €1.08 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (€817) | €999 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (€381) | €650 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (€136) | €347 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (€1,361) | €567 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (€545) | €443 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€82) | €273 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (€20) | €21 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (€182) | €394 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (€54) | €123 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (€4.90) | €3.47 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (€65) | €96 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (€49) | €36 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€72) | €95 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (€44) | €112 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (€13,780) | €25,708 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.70) | €1.45 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (€11) | €38 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (€21) | €19 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.36) | €7 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (€16) | €95 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (€2.56) | €5.00 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€1.70) | €2.75 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€2.72) | €3.20 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (€1.36) | €2.61 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (€5.45) | €17 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (€15) | €30 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (€3.58) | €16 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €35 | - | |
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) | €6 | + 335% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.63) | €1.52 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (€0.80) | €4.17 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €399 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (€0.14) | €0.21 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (€17) | €45 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (€1.67) | €5.03 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Vicenza you would need to make just about €2,025 (R 37,193) in Bhisho.
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