Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 161 (220,227 ₫) | 141,483 ₫ | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (118,959 ₫) | 106,271 ₫ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (71,103 ₫) | 47,140 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (26,608 ₫) | 38,496 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (68,996 ₫) | 45,192 ₫ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (37,893 ₫) | 29,081 ₫ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 97 (132,617 ₫) | 300,000 ₫ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (42,077 ₫) | 80,834 ₫ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (33,766 ₫) | 22,878 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (31,481 ₫) | 14,221 ₫ | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 112 (153,794 ₫) | 370,796 ₫ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (34,559 ₫) | 22,854 ₫ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (19,593 ₫) | 18,199 ₫ | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,849 (23,100,612 ₫) | 21,910,700 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,329 (16,903,322 ₫) | 14,050,700 ₫ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,985 (2,721,203 ₫) | 2,265,110 ₫ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,664 (14,619,886 ₫) | 15,413,300 ₫ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,367 (10,099,903 ₫) | 8,599,390 ₫ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,184 (1,623,125 ₫) | 1,993,520 ₫ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 645 (883,696 ₫) | 150,000 ₫ | + 489% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,683 (7,791,775 ₫) | 5,991,230 ₫ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (2,362,119 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 137 (187,726 ₫) | 100,000 ₫ | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (105,969 ₫) | 129,682 ₫ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 872 (1,195,639 ₫) | 1,254,820 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 612 (838,641 ₫) | 700,457 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,636 (2,242,470 ₫) | 2,313,910 ₫ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,351 (1,851,784 ₫) | 2,411,460 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 97% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 436,132 (597,946,263 ₫) | 688,677,000 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (32,788 ₫) | 22,768 ₫ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 882 (1,209,364 ₫) | 227,099 ₫ | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 81 (110,606 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 206 (282,950 ₫) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (745,076 ₫) | 368,916 ₫ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 54 (73,656 ₫) | 61,982 ₫ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (52,140 ₫) | 64,330 ₫ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 71 (97,731 ₫) | 80,170 ₫ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (49,086 ₫) | 28,163 ₫ | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (36,345 ₫) | 32,668 ₫ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (174,084 ₫) | 379,696 ₫ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 403 (552,733 ₫) | 370,093 ₫ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 227 (311,384 ₫) | 218,316 ₫ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 846 (1,159,962 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 692 (949,309 ₫) | 652,301 ₫ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 89 (121,585 ₫) | 244,507 ₫ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (50,154 ₫) | 65,393 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (51,695 ₫) | 52,767 ₫ | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,892 (14,932,890 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.37 (3,246 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (820,308 ₫) | 586,665 ₫ | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (72,365 ₫) | 33,635 ₫ | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,402 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Vietnam
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