- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (181,740 ₫) | 72,650 ₫ | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (97,714 ₫) | 89,574 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (68,630 ₫) | 50,090 ₫ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (23,992 ₫) | 33,514 ₫ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (56,408 ₫) | 34,583 ₫ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (30,821 ₫) | 23,307 ₫ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (104,578 ₫) | 109,453 ₫ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (36,210 ₫) | 67,246 ₫ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (33,245 ₫) | 28,670 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (29,666 ₫) | 16,573 ₫ | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (150,562 ₫) | 270,145 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (28,981 ₫) | 23,035 ₫ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (19,834 ₫) | 16,273 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 56% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,002 (24,966,199 ₫) | 21,027,000 ₫ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,679 (16,108,507 ₫) | 13,187,000 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,361 (2,265,663 ₫) | 1,250,770 ₫ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,098 (18,469,529 ₫) | 12,045,400 ₫ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,136 (11,875,570 ₫) | 6,870,830 ₫ | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 802 (1,335,166 ₫) | 614,398 ₫ | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 648 (1,079,215 ₫) | 219,756 ₫ | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,734 (9,543,206 ₫) | 10,824,100 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,472 (2,450,439 ₫) | 3,613,950 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (143,764 ₫) | 142,548 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (128,748 ₫) | 78,884 ₫ | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 821 (1,365,985 ₫) | 883,279 ₫ | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 619 (1,030,288 ₫) | 807,971 ₫ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,306 (2,173,550 ₫) | 1,895,260 ₫ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 (2,151,450 ₫) | 1,468,600 ₫ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,156 (499,517,022 ₫) | 1,079,040,000 ₫ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (25,231 ₫) | 18,519 ₫ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 687 (1,143,093 ₫) | 219,134 ₫ | + 422% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 49% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (118,942 ₫) | 42,239 ₫ | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 195 (325,105 ₫) | 82,501 ₫ | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 446 (742,284 ₫) | 607,678 ₫ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (80,851 ₫) | 64,458 ₫ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (55,625 ₫) | 57,425 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (87,436 ₫) | 79,525 ₫ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (45,312 ₫) | 28,110 ₫ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (28,016 ₫) | 21,887 ₫ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (227,330 ₫) | 92,568 ₫ | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 43% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (564,282 ₫) | 436,880 ₫ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (279,511 ₫) | 181,315 ₫ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 797 (1,325,593 ₫) | 871,321 ₫ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 535 (889,812 ₫) | 548,751 ₫ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (104,310 ₫) | 141,089 ₫ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (48,087 ₫) | 47,035 ₫ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (50,561 ₫) | 24,211 ₫ | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,910 (13,164,519 ₫) | 10,624,600 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (3,163 ₫) | 1,600 ₫ | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (953,851 ₫) | 713,981 ₫ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (69,330 ₫) | 25,201 ₫ | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 36% more expensive than in Vietnam
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