- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 37% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 106 (194,283 ₫) | 64,867 ₫ | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (105,111 ₫) | 91,568 ₫ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (77,654 ₫) | 45,051 ₫ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (26,734 ₫) | 33,739 ₫ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (59,199 ₫) | 36,850 ₫ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (34,275 ₫) | 20,441 ₫ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (114,610 ₫) | 122,321 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (38,091 ₫) | 64,501 ₫ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (36,512 ₫) | 27,764 ₫ | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (30,751 ₫) | 16,841 ₫ | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (166,085 ₫) | 294,428 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (30,034 ₫) | 23,422 ₫ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (21,172 ₫) | 18,495 ₫ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 76% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,594 (28,663,939 ₫) | 19,429,100 ₫ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,112 (18,588,041 ₫) | 12,207,500 ₫ | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,381 (2,537,632 ₫) | 1,466,540 ₫ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,118 (20,437,452 ₫) | 12,921,600 ₫ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,724 (12,360,778 ₫) | 6,880,900 ₫ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 962 (1,767,758 ₫) | 927,109 ₫ | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 662 (1,217,209 ₫) | 206,185 ₫ | + 490% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,934 (10,907,113 ₫) | 8,567,570 ₫ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,699 (3,122,308 ₫) | 3,268,740 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (156,728 ₫) | 198,379 ₫ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 51 (94,165 ₫) | 89,634 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 58% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 788 (1,449,138 ₫) | 972,262 ₫ | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 659 (1,210,725 ₫) | 722,131 ₫ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,297 (2,384,437 ₫) | 1,964,460 ₫ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,299 (2,387,029 ₫) | 1,286,860 ₫ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 275,476 (506,379,403 ₫) | 1,181,750,000 ₫ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (25,211 ₫) | 18,189 ₫ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 557 (1,024,680 ₫) | 209,354 ₫ | + 389% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 68% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (110,154 ₫) | 48,000 ₫ | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 (392,209 ₫) | 68,182 ₫ | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 418 (769,128 ₫) | 567,255 ₫ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 51 (93,087 ₫) | 54,891 ₫ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (53,339 ₫) | 50,798 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (93,533 ₫) | 67,241 ₫ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (49,959 ₫) | 33,338 ₫ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (30,794 ₫) | 23,575 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (259,418 ₫) | 86,761 ₫ | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 61% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (643,441 ₫) | 374,457 ₫ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 155 (285,750 ₫) | 187,180 ₫ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 810 (1,488,832 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 576 (1,058,416 ₫) | 561,536 ₫ | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (113,044 ₫) | 136,072 ₫ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (49,728 ₫) | 45,951 ₫ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (51,517 ₫) | 26,433 ₫ | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,295 (17,086,362 ₫) | 11,588,300 ₫ | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.60 (4,787 ₫) | 1,666 ₫ | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (1,053,409 ₫) | 711,554 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (73,215 ₫) | 24,668 ₫ | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Vietnam
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