- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (176,548 ₫) | 64,888 ₫ | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (94,045 ₫) | 93,245 ₫ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (67,559 ₫) | 47,839 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (23,444 ₫) | 33,162 ₫ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (54,082 ₫) | 34,247 ₫ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (30,128 ₫) | 21,537 ₫ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (101,776 ₫) | 109,453 ₫ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (35,569 ₫) | 63,204 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (32,732 ₫) | 26,335 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (28,201 ₫) | 16,366 ₫ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (143,980 ₫) | 269,918 ₫ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (27,940 ₫) | 22,777 ₫ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (18,720 ₫) | 17,439 ₫ | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 59% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,314 (24,959,421 ₫) | 20,340,500 ₫ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,980 (16,265,144 ₫) | 13,003,100 ₫ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,422 (2,318,209 ₫) | 1,309,800 ₫ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,835 (17,659,237 ₫) | 11,726,800 ₫ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,015 (11,432,722 ₫) | 6,720,310 ₫ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 854 (1,391,704 ₫) | 662,402 ₫ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 (1,063,630 ₫) | 210,256 ₫ | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,813 (9,474,918 ₫) | 10,824,100 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,546 (2,519,607 ₫) | 3,613,950 ₫ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (142,425 ₫) | 142,548 ₫ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (152,652 ₫) | 80,118 ₫ | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 37% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (1,339,118 ₫) | 883,279 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 657 (1,071,072 ₫) | 779,250 ₫ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,294 (2,109,802 ₫) | 1,895,260 ₫ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,306 (2,128,773 ₫) | 1,468,600 ₫ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 287,039 (467,825,551 ₫) | 1,078,560,000 ₫ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (23,919 ₫) | 18,519 ₫ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 661 (1,077,986 ₫) | 219,134 ₫ | + 392% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 47% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (112,927 ₫) | 42,239 ₫ | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 202 (329,658 ₫) | 82,501 ₫ | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 443 (721,649 ₫) | 606,869 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (80,810 ₫) | 64,458 ₫ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (52,950 ₫) | 57,425 ₫ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (86,577 ₫) | 79,525 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (45,250 ₫) | 28,110 ₫ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (28,575 ₫) | 21,887 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (229,055 ₫) | 92,568 ₫ | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 38% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (560,072 ₫) | 483,237 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 165 (268,195 ₫) | 180,612 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 828 (1,349,596 ₫) | 1,009,230 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (881,634 ₫) | 551,496 ₫ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (98,359 ₫) | 141,089 ₫ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (45,996 ₫) | 47,035 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (49,111 ₫) | 24,283 ₫ | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,553 (13,939,650 ₫) | 10,624,600 ₫ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.87 (3,041 ₫) | 1,600 ₫ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 575 (937,353 ₫) | 713,981 ₫ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (67,486 ₫) | 24,994 ₫ | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Vietnam
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