- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (264 ฿) | 200 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (139 ฿) | 198 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (99 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (36 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (79 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (45 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (154 ฿) | 362 ฿ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (52 ฿) | 93 ฿ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (48 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (41 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (222 ฿) | 723 ฿ | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (40 ฿) | 34 ฿ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (29 ฿) | 48 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,619 (38,276 ฿) | 41,304 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,056 (24,645 ฿) | 22,482 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,409 (3,452 ฿) | 3,132 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,275 (27,631 ฿) | 20,200 ฿ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,753 (16,549 ฿) | 10,189 ฿ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 951 (2,331 ฿) | 1,678 ฿ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (1,608 ฿) | 531 ฿ | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,870 (14,386 ฿) | 13,512 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,672 (4,097 ฿) | 2,319 ฿ | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (218 ฿) | 148 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 61 (150 ฿) | 209 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 2% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (1,986 ฿) | 2,279 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 676 (1,657 ฿) | 1,576 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (3,261 ฿) | 3,182 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 (3,342 ฿) | 2,883 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 282,058 (691,229 ฿) | 1,859,760 ฿ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (34 ฿) | 28 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 596 (1,460 ฿) | 1,220 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 45% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (160 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (568 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 422 (1,034 ฿) | 683 ฿ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (118 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (77 ฿) | 88 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (127 ฿) | 105 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (68 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (42 ฿) | 71 ฿ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (353 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 1% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 342 (838 ฿) | 733 ฿ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (401 ฿) | 376 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 862 (2,111 ฿) | 2,028 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 583 (1,429 ฿) | 1,656 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 (157 ฿) | 242 ฿ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (67 ฿) | 108 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (71 ฿) | 104 ฿ | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,881 (21,764 ฿) | 16,303 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.81 (4.43 ฿) | 1.13 ฿ | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 565 (1,384 ฿) | 2,242 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (100 ฿) | 116 ฿ | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.451
THB
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,332 prices entered by 958 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Thailand
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