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Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (Taka 595) | Taka 380 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (Taka 342) | Taka 430 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (Taka 243) | Taka 230 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Taka 83) | Taka 73 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (Taka 199) | Taka 104 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Taka 110) | Taka 57 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Taka 369) | Taka 329 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (Taka 129) | Taka 149 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (Taka 114) | Taka 24 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Taka 104) | Taka 349 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (Taka 525) | Taka 2,441 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Taka 106) | Taka 100 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Taka 70) | Taka 49 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,337 (Taka 83,513) | Taka 39,061 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,132 (Taka 53,197) | Taka 30,585 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,422 (Taka 8,284) | Taka 3,590 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,610 (Taka 61,804) | Taka 39,337 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,904 (Taka 40,219) | Taka 21,014 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 843 (Taka 4,911) | Taka 3,613 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 664 (Taka 3,870) | Taka 1,605 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,802 (Taka 33,801) | Taka 43,845 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (Taka 9,727) | Taka 13,495 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 82 (Taka 476) | Taka 316 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 95 (Taka 556) | Taka 607 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 830 (Taka 4,838) | Taka 2,249 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 622 (Taka 3,623) | Taka 2,442 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,339 (Taka 7,803) | Taka 5,023 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,284 (Taka 7,481) | Taka 3,926 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,855 (Taka 1,787,496) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (Taka 91) | Taka 88 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (Taka 4,003) | Taka 2,573 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (Taka 423) | Taka 300 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 (Taka 1,240) | Taka 540 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 445 (Taka 2,595) | Taka 1,088 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (Taka 264) | Taka 339 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (Taka 195) | Taka 313 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (Taka 322) | Taka 367 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (Taka 154) | Taka 91 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Taka 100) | Taka 114 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 121 (Taka 702) | Taka 255 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (Taka 1,911) | Taka 951 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (Taka 1,002) | Taka 760 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 735 (Taka 4,280) | Taka 2,015 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 514 (Taka 2,992) | Taka 2,831 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (Taka 360) | Taka 1,364 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Taka 174) | Taka 305 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (Taka 173) | Taka 501 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,994 (Taka 46,567) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (Taka 11) | Taka 22 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 525 (Taka 3,060) | Taka 2,127 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (Taka 246) | Taka 223 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.825
BDT
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,563 prices entered by 911 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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