- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (248 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (136 ฿) | 166 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (96 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (33 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (79 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (44 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (146 ฿) | 614 ฿ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (51 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (46 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (41 ฿) | 49 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (206 ฿) | 574 ฿ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (41 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (27 ฿) | 31 ฿ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,791 (33,950 ฿) | 38,876 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,797 (22,489 ฿) | 20,919 ฿ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,318 (3,025 ฿) | 1,959 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,588 (24,303 ฿) | 18,679 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (16,016 ฿) | 11,287 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (1,746 ฿) | 992 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 649 (1,490 ฿) | 425 ฿ | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,827 (13,376 ฿) | 10,443 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (3,370 ฿) | 2,543 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (195 ฿) | 130 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (216 ฿) | 196 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 33% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (1,874 ฿) | 1,858 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 625 (1,435 ฿) | 970 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 (3,017 ฿) | 2,519 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,271 (2,917 ฿) | 1,977 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 302,031 (693,275 ฿) | 806,768 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (35 ฿) | 27 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 652 (1,497 ฿) | 869 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 51% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (168 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 (458 ฿) | 117 ฿ | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 (1,029 ฿) | 702 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (110 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (76 ฿) | 86 ฿ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (124 ฿) | 78 ฿ | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (62 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (41 ฿) | 48 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (285 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 329 (756 ฿) | 623 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (392 ฿) | 359 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 764 (1,754 ฿) | 1,868 ฿ | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 519 (1,192 ฿) | 1,219 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (141 ฿) | 194 ฿ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (68 ฿) | 85 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (70 ฿) | 95 ฿ | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,921 (18,182 ฿) | 14,456 ฿ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (4.61 ฿) | 3.47 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (1,270 ฿) | 1,504 ฿ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (96 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.295
THB
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,054 prices entered by 945 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 17% more expensive than in Thailand
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