Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 104 (Taka 515) | Taka 263 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (Taka 304) | Taka 344 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (Taka 214) | Taka 162 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Taka 72) | Taka 74 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (Taka 165) | Taka 112 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (Taka 100) | Taka 50 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (Taka 285) | Taka 581 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Taka 117) | Taka 172 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (Taka 100) | Taka 26 | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Taka 87) | Taka 391 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (Taka 450) | Taka 1,758 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (Taka 103) | Taka 103 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Taka 57) | Taka 41 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,356 (Taka 70,824) | Taka 59,451 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,277 (Taka 45,770) | Taka 33,978 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,250 (Taka 6,167) | Taka 4,046 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,557 (Taka 52,085) | Taka 35,113 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,264 (Taka 30,903) | Taka 15,590 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 758 (Taka 3,742) | Taka 3,803 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (Taka 2,971) | Taka 1,167 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,173 (Taka 25,523) | Taka 35,909 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,366 (Taka 6,741) | Taka 13,069 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 78 (Taka 385) | Taka 431 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 41 (Taka 203) | Taka 852 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 725 (Taka 3,576) | Taka 1,746 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 670 (Taka 3,304) | Taka 1,826 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,299 (Taka 6,410) | Taka 5,220 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,151 (Taka 5,676) | Taka 4,121 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 315,556 (Taka 1,556,803) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (Taka 79) | Taka 96 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 626 (Taka 3,087) | Taka 2,898 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 67 (Taka 331) | Taka 133 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 202 (Taka 996) | Taka 498 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (Taka 2,363) | Taka 1,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (Taka 226) | Taka 400 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (Taka 150) | Taka 164 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (Taka 269) | Taka 356 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Taka 125) | Taka 84 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (Taka 95) | Taka 141 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 125 (Taka 616) | Taka 167 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (Taka 1,693) | Taka 1,289 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 175 (Taka 861) | Taka 888 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 753 (Taka 3,715) | Taka 2,301 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 537 (Taka 2,651) | Taka 1,790 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (Taka 299) | Taka 817 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (Taka 154) | Taka 304 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (Taka 158) | Taka 536 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,257 (Taka 40,734) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.77 (Taka 9) | Taka 1.67 | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 528 (Taka 2,607) | Taka 1,882 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (Taka 202) | Taka 272 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,637 prices entered by 616 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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