Cost of living in South Africa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 4.15 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.81 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.49 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 3.56 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,484 (R$ 5,574) | R$ 3,032 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,994 (R$ 3,958) | R$ 2,008 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,331 (R$ 479) | R$ 567 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,100 (R$ 3,276) | R$ 2,223 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,480 (R$ 2,333) | R$ 1,466 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 824 (R$ 297) | R$ 448 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 (R$ 274) | R$ 80 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,833 (R$ 1,740) | R$ 1,804 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,618 (R$ 582) | R$ 535 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 100 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 766 (R$ 276) | R$ 206 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 544 (R$ 196) | R$ 191 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,316 (R$ 474) | R$ 338 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 (R$ 466) | R$ 252 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,155 (R$ 114,538) | R$ 98,977 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 5.94 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 787 (R$ 283) | R$ 222 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 59 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 254 (R$ 91) | R$ 46 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (R$ 151) | R$ 228 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.89 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (R$ 59) | R$ 48 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| South Africa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 307 (R$ 110) | R$ 92 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 192 (R$ 69) | R$ 54 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 715 (R$ 257) | R$ 193 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 528 (R$ 190) | R$ 181 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,401 (R$ 3,744) | R$ 3,746 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.61 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.27 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 550 (R$ 198) | R$ 126 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,410 prices entered by 2,244 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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