Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
R$30
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
R$175
McMeal at McDonald's
R$40
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
R$11
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
R$16
Cappuccino (regular)
R$10
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
R$6
Water (0.33L bottle)
R$4
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
R$5
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
R$9
Rice (1kg)
R$9
Eggs (12 pieces)
R$11
Cheese (1kg)
R$47
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
R$20
Beef (1kg)
R$42
Apples (1kg)
R$13
Bananas (1kg)
R$7
Oranges (1kg)
R$7
Tomatoes (1kg)
R$8
Potatoes (1kg)
R$6
Onion (1kg)
R$5
Lettuce (1 head)
R$4
Water (1.5L)
R$4
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
R$40
Local Beer (0.5L)
R$6
Imported Beer (0.33L)
R$13
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
R$12
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
R$5
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
R$250
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
R$5
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
R$7
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
R$45
Gasoline (1 liter)
R$6
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
R$125K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
R$160K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
R$138
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
R$226
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
R$40
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
R$377
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
R$70
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
R$113
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
R$2K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
R$38K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
R$288
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
R$219
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
R$433
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
R$353