Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 124 (Taka 853) | Taka 253 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 86 (Taka 592) | Taka 518 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 58 (Taka 397) | Taka 234 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (Taka 137) | Taka 91 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 51 (Taka 347) | Taka 150 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (Taka 200) | Taka 78 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (Taka 616) | Taka 476 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (Taka 195) | Taka 307 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (Taka 182) | Taka 56 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (Taka 183) | Taka 407 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 177 (Taka 1,216) | Taka 1,595 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 28 (Taka 193) | Taka 136 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (Taka 96) | Taka 72 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 23,260 (Taka 159,554) | Taka 40,565 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,122 (Taka 83,154) | Taka 22,239 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,252 (Taka 15,449) | Taka 4,221 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 17,041 (Taka 116,891) | Taka 50,272 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 11,420 (Taka 78,335) | Taka 31,111 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,857 (Taka 12,736) | Taka 5,000 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (Taka 4,451) | Taka 1,266 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,589 (Taka 45,200) | Taka 49,805 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,598 (Taka 10,961) | Taka 15,000 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 175 (Taka 1,200) | Taka 568 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 103 (Taka 708) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 757 (Taka 5,192) | Taka 2,505 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 658 (Taka 4,510) | Taka 2,407 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,642 (Taka 11,261) | Taka 5,268 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,308 (Taka 8,970) | Taka 4,284 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 552,528 (Taka 3,790,066) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (Taka 153) | Taka 110 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 621 (Taka 4,262) | Taka 2,433 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 95 (Taka 652) | Taka 250 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 264 (Taka 1,813) | Taka 308 | + 489% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 619 (Taka 4,249) | Taka 1,500 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 63 (Taka 435) | Taka 360 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 44 (Taka 301) | Taka 191 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 82 (Taka 560) | Taka 794 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 45 (Taka 309) | Taka 158 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 35 (Taka 243) | Taka 200 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 175 (Taka 1,198) | Taka 205 | + 484% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 411 (Taka 2,821) | Taka 1,513 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 280 (Taka 1,920) | Taka 1,024 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,686 (Taka 11,566) | Taka 3,000 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 741 (Taka 5,083) | Taka 3,597 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (Taka 654) | Taka 1,519 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 53 (Taka 361) | Taka 253 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (Taka 284) | Taka 670 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,924 (Taka 47,495) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.92 (Taka 27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 543 (Taka 3,726) | Taka 2,307 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (Taka 369) | Taka 339 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
6.860
BDT
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 991 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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