Cost of living in South Africa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 101 (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 3.40 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.44 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.99 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 3.91 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 4.54 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 3.28 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,005 (R$ 4,376) | R$ 3,124 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,360 (R$ 2,730) | R$ 1,839 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,243 (R$ 362) | R$ 525 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,693 (R$ 3,119) | R$ 1,939 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,548 (R$ 1,910) | R$ 1,287 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 821 (R$ 240) | R$ 355 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 621 (R$ 181) | R$ 79 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,984 (R$ 1,454) | R$ 1,586 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,417 (R$ 413) | R$ 430 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 43 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 753 (R$ 220) | R$ 195 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 646 (R$ 189) | R$ 168 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,282 (R$ 374) | R$ 308 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,155 (R$ 337) | R$ 243 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,546 (R$ 90,861) | R$ 86,892 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.33 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 625 (R$ 182) | R$ 214 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (R$ 67) | R$ 42 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 461 (R$ 134) | R$ 233 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.55 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 3.89 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 121 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (R$ 100) | R$ 97 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (R$ 50) | R$ 49 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 753 (R$ 220) | R$ 199 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 521 (R$ 152) | R$ 173 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,373 (R$ 2,150) | R$ 2,779 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.81 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 540 (R$ 158) | R$ 112 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Brazil
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