Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 117 (190,048 ₫) | 59,429 ₫ | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (99,672 ₫) | 94,253 ₫ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (64,780 ₫) | 38,971 ₫ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (25,883 ₫) | 32,771 ₫ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (53,269 ₫) | 38,861 ₫ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (34,444 ₫) | 22,734 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (103,909 ₫) | 126,213 ₫ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (39,030 ₫) | 56,923 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (29,735 ₫) | 30,123 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (31,854 ₫) | 19,851 ₫ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (162,749 ₫) | 292,147 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (36,219 ₫) | 22,764 ₫ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (19,292 ₫) | 19,902 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,861 (22,520,506 ₫) | 22,139,400 ₫ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,685 (15,735,514 ₫) | 15,642,300 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,358 (2,206,183 ₫) | 1,951,870 ₫ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,183 (14,920,792 ₫) | 12,255,200 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,642 (10,791,466 ₫) | 8,263,760 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 915 (1,486,069 ₫) | 1,323,480 ₫ | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 647 (1,050,823 ₫) | 250,013 ₫ | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,800 (7,798,313 ₫) | 8,273,610 ₫ | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (2,370,108 ₫) | 1,863,450 ₫ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (146,000 ₫) | 161,321 ₫ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (57,570 ₫) | 73,326 ₫ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (1,332,409 ₫) | 928,630 ₫ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 549 (892,349 ₫) | 591,871 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,364 (2,215,736 ₫) | 2,137,140 ₫ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,298 (2,108,224 ₫) | 2,119,020 ₫ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 57% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,187 (555,984,589 ₫) | 988,371,000 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (24,481 ₫) | 18,041 ₫ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 893 (1,450,582 ₫) | 183,576 ₫ | + 690% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (103,313 ₫) | 258,765 ₫ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (308,861 ₫) | 83,361 ₫ | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 477 (774,765 ₫) | 1,042,460 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 49 (79,615 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (49,705 ₫) | 50,000 ₫ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 48 (78,318 ₫) | 71,617 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (40,716 ₫) | 28,015 ₫ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (36,265 ₫) | 25,293 ₫ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (224,212 ₫) | 228,585 ₫ | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 56% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (568,198 ₫) | 383,558 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 176 (286,037 ₫) | 187,111 ₫ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (1,265,745 ₫) | 2,279,220 ₫ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 540 (877,810 ₫) | 628,619 ₫ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (123,675 ₫) | 85,451 ₫ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (50,233 ₫) | 41,753 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (51,992 ₫) | 21,500 ₫ | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,325 (18,401,482 ₫) | 6,977,800 ₫ | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.70 (2,758 ₫) | 2,367 ₫ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 534 (866,933 ₫) | 573,789 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (79,812 ₫) | 44,701 ₫ | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Vietnam
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