Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (191,271 ₫) | 105,174 ₫ | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (108,258 ₫) | 96,809 ₫ | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (65,811 ₫) | 45,649 ₫ | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (25,957 ₫) | 35,672 ₫ | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (56,665 ₫) | 37,607 ₫ | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (35,185 ₫) | 28,774 ₫ | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (108,046 ₫) | 139,708 ₫ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (37,100 ₫) | 71,686 ₫ | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (30,982 ₫) | 32,005 ₫ | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (28,519 ₫) | 19,689 ₫ | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (127,090 ₫) | 224,425 ₫ | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (31,175 ₫) | 24,029 ₫ | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (21,565 ₫) | 28,840 ₫ | - 25% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (23,432,607 ₫) | 28,859,500 ₫ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (16,107,050 ₫) | 14,128,800 ₫ | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (2,624,412 ₫) | 2,798,700 ₫ | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (13,262,429 ₫) | 11,920,700 ₫ | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (8,991,718 ₫) | 7,256,250 ₫ | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (1,419,547 ₫) | 2,737,250 ₫ | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (861,565 ₫) | 277,391 ₫ | + 211% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (7,107,733 ₫) | 6,374,000 ₫ | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (2,159,493 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (159,349 ₫) | 140,957 ₫ | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (95,418 ₫) | 142,949 ₫ | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (1,104,706 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (781,545 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (2,080,447 ₫) | 2,313,930 ₫ | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (1,775,861 ₫) | 2,361,910 ₫ | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 80% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (541,304,265 ₫) | 690,897,000 ₫ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (31,145 ₫) | 23,091 ₫ | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (1,093,270 ₫) | 226,460 ₫ | + 383% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (71,791 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (229,865 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (780,799 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (61,897 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (44,587 ₫) | 62,500 ₫ | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (81,142 ₫) | 68,966 ₫ | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (48,341 ₫) | 31,334 ₫ | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (32,568 ₫) | 36,037 ₫ | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (215,359 ₫) | 65,422 ₫ | + 229% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (560,980 ₫) | 540,332 ₫ | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (284,340 ₫) | 142,312 ₫ | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (998,997 ₫) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (915,196 ₫) | 642,006 ₫ | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (99,539 ₫) | 223,989 ₫ | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (46,712 ₫) | 64,050 ₫ | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (43,262 ₫) | 38,566 ₫ | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (13,043,081 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (2,400 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (804,524 ₫) | 622,544 ₫ | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (66,430 ₫) | 30,943 ₫ | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Vietnam
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