Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 127 (Taka 690) | Taka 532 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (Taka 369) | Taka 488 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (Taka 225) | Taka 263 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Taka 90) | Taka 98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (Taka 220) | Taka 134 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Taka 116) | Taka 96 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (Taka 339) | Taka 329 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Taka 130) | Taka 203 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Taka 105) | Taka 27 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (Taka 114) | Taka 530 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (Taka 472) | Taka 1,346 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Taka 126) | Taka 112 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (Taka 74) | Taka 58 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,411 (Taka 83,996) | Taka 43,087 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,359 (Taka 61,911) | Taka 21,416 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,568 (Taka 8,546) | Taka 4,489 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,801 (Taka 47,969) | Taka 37,342 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,669 (Taka 36,350) | Taka 20,129 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 787 (Taka 4,288) | Taka 3,105 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 755 (Taka 4,115) | Taka 947 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,346 (Taka 29,140) | Taka 36,542 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,882 (Taka 10,259) | Taka 16,205 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (Taka 487) | Taka 369 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (Taka 195) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 813 (Taka 4,430) | Taka 2,612 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 550 (Taka 2,996) | Taka 3,117 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 (Taka 8,095) | Taka 9,947 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,256 (Taka 6,844) | Taka 6,827 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,470 (Taka 1,697,686) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 20 (Taka 109) | Taka 91 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 843 (Taka 4,597) | Taka 1,696 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (Taka 276) | Taka 296 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 175 (Taka 956) | Taka 1,395 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 (Taka 2,295) | Taka 1,191 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 37 (Taka 204) | Taka 498 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (Taka 159) | Taka 208 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (Taka 306) | Taka 690 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (Taka 165) | Taka 173 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (Taka 106) | Taka 229 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 132 (Taka 718) | Taka 304 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Africa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 387 (Taka 2,112) | Taka 1,410 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 194 (Taka 1,058) | Taka 885 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 606 (Taka 3,305) | Taka 1,939 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 582 (Taka 3,173) | Taka 3,617 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (Taka 420) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Taka 164) | Taka 393 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Taka 178) | Taka 594 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,284 (Taka 50,605) | Taka 35,756 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.68 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 533 (Taka 2,905) | Taka 1,057 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (Taka 248) | Taka 270 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,769 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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