Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.12 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.21 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 3.42 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 141% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,128 (R$ 6,715) | R$ 1,618 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,357 (R$ 4,207) | R$ 1,081 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (R$ 425) | R$ 369 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,842 (R$ 4,757) | R$ 1,425 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,999 (R$ 2,963) | R$ 865 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (R$ 319) | R$ 493 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (R$ 207) | R$ 113 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (R$ 1,854) | R$ 1,517 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,372 (R$ 508) | R$ 413 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (R$ 282) | R$ 200 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (R$ 189) | R$ 173 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (R$ 527) | R$ 314 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (R$ 521) | R$ 205 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 66% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (R$ 138,056) | R$ 63,667 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.09 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (R$ 270) | R$ 167 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (R$ 54) | R$ 43 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (R$ 52) | R$ 49 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (R$ 158) | R$ 155 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (R$ 158) | R$ 89 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (R$ 68) | R$ 36 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (R$ 267) | R$ 130 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (R$ 230) | R$ 167 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (R$ 2,856) | R$ 2,650 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (R$ 209) | R$ 121 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 607 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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