- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (Taka 640) | Taka 329 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (Taka 342) | Taka 426 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (Taka 240) | Taka 173 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Taka 84) | Taka 73 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (Taka 195) | Taka 98 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Taka 108) | Taka 58 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Taka 369) | Taka 368 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (Taka 127) | Taka 147 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (Taka 117) | Taka 24 | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Taka 105) | Taka 342 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (Taka 531) | Taka 2,486 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Taka 102) | Taka 101 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Taka 70) | Taka 46 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,974 (Taka 87,192) | Taka 42,612 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,832 (Taka 57,251) | Taka 34,991 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,323 (Taka 7,706) | Taka 3,724 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,900 (Taka 63,469) | Taka 42,959 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,098 (Taka 41,332) | Taka 25,756 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 772 (Taka 4,494) | Taka 3,716 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 652 (Taka 3,797) | Taka 2,062 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,749 (Taka 33,477) | Taka 43,935 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,461 (Taka 8,510) | Taka 14,666 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (Taka 503) | Taka 291 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 96 (Taka 558) | Taka 545 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 814 (Taka 4,741) | Taka 2,103 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 618 (Taka 3,601) | Taka 2,596 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,309 (Taka 7,623) | Taka 4,703 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,281 (Taka 7,459) | Taka 4,026 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,689 (Taka 1,750,933) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Taka 89) | Taka 92 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 664 (Taka 3,864) | Taka 2,448 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (Taka 416) | Taka 297 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (Taka 1,155) | Taka 476 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (Taka 2,614) | Taka 1,238 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (Taka 285) | Taka 370 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Taka 195) | Taka 304 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (Taka 309) | Taka 360 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (Taka 159) | Taka 87 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Taka 101) | Taka 110 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (Taka 806) | Taka 320 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 338 (Taka 1,965) | Taka 1,533 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (Taka 982) | Taka 787 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 823 (Taka 4,795) | Taka 3,706 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (Taka 3,114) | Taka 2,759 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (Taka 363) | Taka 1,315 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (Taka 169) | Taka 332 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (Taka 182) | Taka 547 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,906 (Taka 46,035) | Taka 35,756 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.91 (Taka 11) | Taka 14 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (Taka 3,297) | Taka 2,557 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (Taka 244) | Taka 229 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.823
BDT
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,552 prices entered by 986 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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