- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (239 ฿) | 208 ฿ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (127 ฿) | 193 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (92 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (32 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (73 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (41 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (138 ฿) | 410 ฿ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (48 ฿) | 75 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (44 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (38 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (196 ฿) | 689 ฿ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (38 ฿) | 34 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (25 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,311 (33,870 ฿) | 42,011 ฿ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,928 (21,962 ฿) | 22,884 ฿ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,435 (3,175 ฿) | 2,832 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,885 (24,079 ฿) | 19,776 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,030 (15,550 ฿) | 10,939 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 867 (1,917 ฿) | 1,866 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 (1,444 ฿) | 488 ฿ | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,851 (12,943 ฿) | 12,511 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,529 (3,382 ฿) | 2,324 ฿ | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (194 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (207 ฿) | 224 ฿ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 13% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (1,815 ฿) | 2,219 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 661 (1,463 ฿) | 1,682 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,292 (2,857 ฿) | 3,232 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,306 (2,889 ฿) | 3,115 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 287,039 (634,963 ฿) | 1,638,960 ฿ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (32 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (1,451 ฿) | 1,303 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (153 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (442 ฿) | 167 ฿ | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 441 (976 ฿) | 821 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (110 ฿) | 134 ฿ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (72 ฿) | 85 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (118 ฿) | 105 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (61 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (39 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (311 ฿) | 250 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (758 ฿) | 695 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 165 (364 ฿) | 381 ฿ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 828 (1,832 ฿) | 2,031 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 543 (1,201 ฿) | 1,491 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (133 ฿) | 214 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (62 ฿) | 103 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (66 ฿) | 102 ฿ | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,553 (18,920 ฿) | 17,162 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 (4.13 ฿) | 1.25 ฿ | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 574 (1,269 ฿) | 1,996 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (92 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.212
THB
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,460 prices entered by 951 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Thailand
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