Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 151 (Taka 824) | Taka 324 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (Taka 454) | Taka 492 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (Taka 251) | Taka 196 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Taka 106) | Taka 92 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (Taka 211) | Taka 135 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (Taka 146) | Taka 78 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 84 (Taka 459) | Taka 608 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (Taka 151) | Taka 223 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (Taka 124) | Taka 33 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (Taka 136) | Taka 384 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (Taka 528) | Taka 1,406 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Taka 126) | Taka 111 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (Taka 91) | Taka 70 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,362 (Taka 94,424) | Taka 43,758 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,209 (Taka 66,400) | Taka 25,202 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (Taka 9,196) | Taka 3,035 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,309 (Taka 56,067) | Taka 22,952 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (Taka 40,007) | Taka 18,549 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (Taka 8,058) | Taka 7,137 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (Taka 3,738) | Taka 1,213 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (Taka 36,947) | Taka 31,061 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,787 (Taka 9,719) | Taka 17,904 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (Taka 616) | Taka 417 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (Taka 299) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (Taka 4,619) | Taka 2,410 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (Taka 3,385) | Taka 3,066 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (Taka 8,706) | Taka 6,410 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (Taka 7,693) | Taka 4,273 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (Taka 2,246,473) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Taka 127) | Taka 107 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (Taka 3,934) | Taka 2,440 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (Taka 652) | Taka 285 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (Taka 1,236) | Taka 513 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (Taka 3,434) | Taka 1,500 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (Taka 272) | Taka 425 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Taka 196) | Taka 333 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (Taka 343) | Taka 376 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (Taka 208) | Taka 85 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (Taka 156) | Taka 89 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (Taka 1,261) | Taka 445 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 (Taka 2,593) | Taka 1,308 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (Taka 1,150) | Taka 852 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (Taka 3,971) | Taka 1,768 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (Taka 3,654) | Taka 2,051 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (Taka 401) | Taka 999 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Taka 181) | Taka 248 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (Taka 195) | Taka 564 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (Taka 45,994) | Taka 35,756 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.94 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (Taka 3,286) | Taka 2,601 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (Taka 274) | Taka 287 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,319 prices entered by 439 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.439
BDT
/
ZAR
Cost of living in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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