Cost of living in South Africa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 3.80 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.49 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.39 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.82 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 102 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (R$ 3.50) | R$ 3.36 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,514 (R$ 4,933) | R$ 3,133 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,964 (R$ 3,047) | R$ 1,853 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,193 (R$ 405) | R$ 489 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,809 (R$ 3,674) | R$ 2,108 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,862 (R$ 2,332) | R$ 1,308 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 817 (R$ 278) | R$ 344 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 601 (R$ 204) | R$ 78 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,957 (R$ 1,685) | R$ 1,628 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,494 (R$ 508) | R$ 464 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 762 (R$ 259) | R$ 213 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 610 (R$ 207) | R$ 191 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,337 (R$ 454) | R$ 324 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,178 (R$ 400) | R$ 247 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 345,568 (R$ 117,451) | R$ 89,354 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 4.39 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 646 (R$ 220) | R$ 218 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 496 (R$ 168) | R$ 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.74 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 (R$ 44) | R$ 42 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 353 (R$ 120) | R$ 95 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 (R$ 60) | R$ 53 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 645 (R$ 219) | R$ 228 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 563 (R$ 191) | R$ 189 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 68 (R$ 23) | R$ 25 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,995 (R$ 3,057) | R$ 3,464 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.78 (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 514 (R$ 175) | R$ 117 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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