Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Witbank, South Africa
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (R 75) | R 60 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (R 62) | R 59 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (R 27) | R 49 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (R 12) | R 12 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (R 19) | R 29 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (R 10) | R 14 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (R 43) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (R 17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (R 11) | R 7 | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (R 11) | R 12 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (R 98) | R 87 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (R 15) | R 16 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (R 7) | R 12 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (R 6,797) | R 15,755 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (R 4,155) | R 9,718 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (R 669) | R 1,926 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (R 4,483) | R 12,645 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (R 2,953) | R 12,000 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (R 652) | R 1,000 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (R 182) | R 986 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (R 4,184) | R 7,119 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (R 1,308) | R 2,169 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (R 38) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (R 31) | R 19 | + 65% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (R 418) | R 690 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (R 506) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (R 698) | R 2,000 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (R 591) | R 1,500 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (R 212,855) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (R 12) | R 13 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (R 587) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (R 77) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (R 49) | R 50 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (R 80) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (R 391) | R 428 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (R 36) | R 35 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (R 24) | R 30 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (R 38) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (R 12) | R 40 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (R 10) | R 15 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (R 88) | R 120 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (R 204) | R 372 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (R 116) | R 113 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (R 480) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (R 416) | R 600 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (R 46) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (R 24) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (R 22) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (R 8,774) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (R 3.30) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (R 314) | R 200 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (R 27) | R 37 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 44,000 in Witbank you would need to make just about R 30,152 (R$ 11,774) in Salvador.
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