Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 ($8) | US $13 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 ($3.98) | US $11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 ($2.46) | US $2.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.00) | US $1.71 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 ($2.37) | US $2.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 ($1.35) | US $1.39 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 ($3.89) | US $2.35 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($1.56) | US $5.37 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.27) | US $1.47 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 ($1.37) | US $1.33 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 ($5.52) | US $8 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 ($1.49) | US $2.31 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 ($0.87) | US $1.46 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,484 ($1,001) | US $651 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,994 ($711) | US $485 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,331 ($86) | US $45 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,100 ($589) | US $363 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,480 ($419) | US $312 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 824 ($53) | US $45 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 ($49) | US $37 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,833 ($313) | US $282 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,618 ($105) | US $146 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 100 ($6) | US $4.87 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 ($2.25) | US $13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 766 ($50) | US $47 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 544 ($35) | US $31 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,316 ($85) | US $89 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 ($84) | US $81 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,155 ($20,576) | US $34,322 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 ($1.08) | US $0.65 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 787 ($51) | US $30 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 59 ($3.83) | US $4.66 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 254 ($16) | US $9 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 ($27) | US $34 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 ($2.66) | US $5.77 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 ($1.86) | US $3.07 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 ($3.23) | US $5.10 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 ($1.97) | US $1.90 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 ($1.14) | US $1.91 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 ($11) | US $9 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 307 ($20) | US $18 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 192 ($12) | US $12 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 715 ($46) | US $33 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 528 ($34) | US $42 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 ($4.95) | US $10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 ($1.89) | US $2.46 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 ($2.20) | US $1.61 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,401 ($673) | US $277 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.61 ($0.10) | US $0.06 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 550 ($36) | US $31 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 ($3.04) | US $4.02 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Venezuela
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