Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 135 ($8) | US $18 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 ($4.16) | US $10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 ($2.44) | US $3.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 ($1.01) | US $2.27 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 ($2.41) | US $3.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 ($1.36) | US $1.93 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 ($3.93) | US $3.14 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 ($1.51) | US $5.08 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 ($1.19) | US $2.32 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 ($1.28) | US $1.73 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 ($5.73) | US $10 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 ($1.35) | US $2.32 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 ($0.87) | US $1.09 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,490 ($944) | US $882 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,853 ($736) | US $413 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,701 ($97) | US $45 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,547 ($604) | US $509 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,328 ($420) | US $298 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,336 ($77) | US $37 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 697 ($40) | US $31 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,421 ($310) | US $275 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 ($124) | US $145 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($4.99) | US $8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 ($3.89) | US $10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 ($49) | US $44 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 ($34) | US $28 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,644 ($94) | US $89 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 ($79) | US $64 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,513 ($17,547) | US $23,477 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.32) | US $0.77 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 679 ($39) | US $27 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 92 ($5.24) | US $3.48 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 237 ($14) | US $8 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 505 ($29) | US $46 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 ($2.77) | US $4.38 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 ($2.05) | US $3.86 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 ($3.89) | US $4.42 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 ($1.68) | US $2.68 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 ($1.39) | US $2.08 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 170 ($10) | US $18 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 427 ($24) | US $25 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 209 ($12) | US $9 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 478 ($27) | US $57 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 670 ($38) | US $39 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 ($3.93) | US $10 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 ($1.82) | US $4.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 ($1.91) | US $1.53 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,903 ($338) | US $770 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 ($0.09) | US $0.22 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 547 ($31) | US $54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 ($2.72) | US $3.29 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Venezuela
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