Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 117 (Taka 686) | Taka 230 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (Taka 366) | Taka 376 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Taka 234) | Taka 184 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Taka 94) | Taka 79 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (Taka 191) | Taka 105 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Taka 125) | Taka 54 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Taka 371) | Taka 526 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Taka 140) | Taka 159 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (Taka 107) | Taka 28 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (Taka 114) | Taka 442 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (Taka 592) | Taka 1,498 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (Taka 129) | Taka 102 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Taka 69) | Taka 45 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,006 (Taka 82,291) | Taka 64,159 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,801 (Taka 57,585) | Taka 34,477 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,370 (Taka 8,051) | Taka 4,050 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,304 (Taka 54,663) | Taka 39,073 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,688 (Taka 39,291) | Taka 22,885 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 907 (Taka 5,327) | Taka 4,140 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 654 (Taka 3,843) | Taka 1,099 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,811 (Taka 28,265) | Taka 37,254 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,470 (Taka 8,638) | Taka 15,000 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (Taka 535) | Taka 411 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (Taka 208) | Taka 621 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 832 (Taka 4,888) | Taka 1,987 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 549 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 2,314 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,364 (Taka 8,013) | Taka 4,295 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,307 (Taka 7,680) | Taka 4,454 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,016 (Taka 2,009,441) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 893 (Taka 5,245) | Taka 1,477 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 67 (Taka 392) | Taka 129 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 (Taka 1,449) | Taka 491 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 483 (Taka 2,836) | Taka 1,039 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (Taka 297) | Taka 405 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (Taka 185) | Taka 230 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (Taka 313) | Taka 411 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (Taka 142) | Taka 82 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (Taka 131) | Taka 100 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (Taka 811) | Taka 240 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (Taka 2,091) | Taka 1,281 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 177 (Taka 1,037) | Taka 958 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 836 (Taka 4,912) | Taka 2,373 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 573 (Taka 3,364) | Taka 2,103 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 80 (Taka 471) | Taka 1,179 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (Taka 185) | Taka 284 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Taka 196) | Taka 638 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,465 (Taka 79,109) | Taka 35,756 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (Taka 3,326) | Taka 1,420 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (Taka 275) | Taka 257 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.875
BDT
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,810 prices entered by 438 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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