Brazil vs South Africa
Brazil is about 12% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Brazil scores higher (77 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Brazil South Africa
Price level (US=100) 46.9 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil South Africa
Housing & utilities 54 76
Food 81 88
Transport 89 99
Restaurants & hotels 49 60
Health 69 76
Communication 95 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil South Africa
Quality-of-life score 77/100 53/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 43.7
Internet users 84% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than South Africa?
Brazil is more expensive: about 12% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $88,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil scores higher, 77 vs 53 out of 100.
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