- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (256 ฿) | 213 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (138 ฿) | 195 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (97 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (34 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (79 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (43 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (147 ฿) | 397 ฿ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (51 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (47 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (42 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (212 ฿) | 675 ฿ | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (41 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (28 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,002 (35,184 ฿) | 41,758 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,679 (22,701 ฿) | 23,186 ฿ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,361 (3,193 ฿) | 2,771 ฿ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,098 (26,029 ฿) | 21,373 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,136 (16,736 ฿) | 11,370 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 802 (1,882 ฿) | 1,898 ฿ | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 648 (1,521 ฿) | 485 ฿ | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,734 (13,449 ฿) | 12,192 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,472 (3,453 ฿) | 2,376 ฿ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (203 ฿) | 173 ฿ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (181 ฿) | 225 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 821 (1,925 ฿) | 2,250 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 619 (1,452 ฿) | 1,636 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,306 (3,063 ฿) | 3,194 ฿ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 (3,032 ฿) | 2,865 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,156 (703,957 ฿) | 1,679,160 ฿ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (36 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (1,611 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (168 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 195 (458 ฿) | 159 ฿ | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 446 (1,046 ฿) | 969 ฿ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (114 ฿) | 132 ฿ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (78 ฿) | 87 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (123 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (64 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (39 ฿) | 62 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (320 ฿) | 260 ฿ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (795 ฿) | 688 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (394 ฿) | 393 ฿ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 797 (1,868 ฿) | 1,805 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (1,254 ฿) | 1,400 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (147 ฿) | 229 ฿ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (68 ฿) | 104 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (71 ฿) | 103 ฿ | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,910 (18,552 ฿) | 16,846 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (4.46 ฿) | 5.49 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (1,344 ฿) | 2,187 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (98 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.345
THB
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,520 prices entered by 940 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Thailand
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