Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 58% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 101 (151,228 Bs.S.) | 82,500 Bs.S. | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (87,231 Bs.S.) | 79,554 Bs.S. | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (63,838 Bs.S.) | 21,656 Bs.S. | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (21,918 Bs.S.) | 12,622 Bs.S. | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (51,536 Bs.S.) | 24,031 Bs.S. | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (31,037 Bs.S.) | 21,782 Bs.S. | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (90,300 Bs.S.) | 26,575 Bs.S. | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (34,987 Bs.S.) | 40,036 Bs.S. | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (29,978 Bs.S.) | 15,896 Bs.S. | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (25,277 Bs.S.) | 15,605 Bs.S. | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (130,409 Bs.S.) | 117,618 Bs.S. | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (30,878 Bs.S.) | 29,298 Bs.S. | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (17,846 Bs.S.) | 11,293 Bs.S. | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 175% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,980 (22,510,289 Bs.S.) | 7,966,090 Bs.S. | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,360 (14,064,960 Bs.S.) | 3,927,350 Bs.S. | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,232 (1,851,005 Bs.S.) | 264,690 Bs.S. | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,670 (16,034,619 Bs.S.) | 3,794,410 Bs.S. | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,520 (9,797,371 Bs.S.) | 1,930,090 Bs.S. | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 810 (1,217,664 Bs.S.) | 1,032,350 Bs.S. | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 619 (930,711 Bs.S.) | 182,708 Bs.S. | + 409% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,984 (7,490,186 Bs.S.) | 3,790,830 Bs.S. | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,409 (2,118,023 Bs.S.) | 1,222,890 Bs.S. | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (119,340 Bs.S.) | 94,186 Bs.S. | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 44 (65,929 Bs.S.) | 195,335 Bs.S. | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 126% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 746 (1,120,694 Bs.S.) | 408,614 Bs.S. | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 643 (966,268 Bs.S.) | 441,800 Bs.S. | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,285 (1,931,476 Bs.S.) | 870,207 Bs.S. | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,149 (1,726,715 Bs.S.) | 859,379 Bs.S. | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 234% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 310,008 (465,855,103 Bs.S.) | 154,170,000 Bs.S. | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (24,110 Bs.S.) | 7,562 Bs.S. | + 219% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 609 (915,502 Bs.S.) | 167,590 Bs.S. | + 446% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 60% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (95,745 Bs.S.) | 71,916 Bs.S. | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 239 (359,182 Bs.S.) | 106,150 Bs.S. | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (694,679 Bs.S.) | 369,332 Bs.S. | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 45 (67,088 Bs.S.) | 36,927 Bs.S. | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (46,005 Bs.S.) | 36,860 Bs.S. | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (82,073 Bs.S.) | 68,326 Bs.S. | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (37,488 Bs.S.) | 32,101 Bs.S. | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (29,138 Bs.S.) | 23,290 Bs.S. | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (183,742 Bs.S.) | 68,158 Bs.S. | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 151% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (515,068 Bs.S.) | 141,602 Bs.S. | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (258,773 Bs.S.) | 76,157 Bs.S. | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 753 (1,131,900 Bs.S.) | 391,879 Bs.S. | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 521 (783,517 Bs.S.) | 293,597 Bs.S. | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (94,344 Bs.S.) | 81,082 Bs.S. | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (45,304 Bs.S.) | 23,154 Bs.S. | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (46,848 Bs.S.) | 22,003 Bs.S. | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,373 (11,080,063 Bs.S.) | 3,320,390 Bs.S. | + 234% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.81 (2,714 Bs.S.) | 1,533 Bs.S. | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 540 (811,700 Bs.S.) | 372,886 Bs.S. | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (63,381 Bs.S.) | 39,598 Bs.S. | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,240 prices entered by 741 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 137% more expensive than in Venezuela
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