Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 135 (180,773 ₫) | 105,483 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (97,595 ₫) | 83,805 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (57,354 ₫) | 60,838 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (23,641 ₫) | 30,218 ₫ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (56,612 ₫) | 35,557 ₫ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (31,991 ₫) | 15,000 ₫ | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (92,197 ₫) | 173,832 ₫ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (35,426 ₫) | 94,349 ₫ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (28,031 ₫) | 39,798 ₫ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (30,031 ₫) | 14,723 ₫ | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (134,407 ₫) | 479,608 ₫ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (31,611 ₫) | 27,234 ₫ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (20,446 ₫) | 19,581 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,490 (22,155,753 ₫) | 31,661,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,853 (17,269,784 ₫) | 12,020,000 ₫ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,701 (2,284,974 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,547 (14,171,244 ₫) | 11,457,400 ₫ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,328 (9,846,159 ₫) | 7,493,590 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,336 (1,795,557 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 697 (936,065 ₫) | 273,267 ₫ | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,421 (7,283,592 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (2,914,289 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (117,033 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (91,211 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (1,151,180 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (804,173 ₫) | 1,000,000 ₫ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,644 (2,209,126 ₫) | 2,232,240 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 (1,858,452 ₫) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,513 (411,839,435 ₫) | 836,158,000 ₫ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (30,867 ₫) | 24,508 ₫ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 679 (912,372 ₫) | 661,935 ₫ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 92 (122,974 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 237 (318,789 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 505 (678,289 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (65,073 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (48,040 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (91,325 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (39,459 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (32,646 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 170 (228,160 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 427 (573,693 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (280,806 ₫) | 211,557 ₫ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 478 (642,089 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 670 (899,834 ₫) | 796,579 ₫ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (92,211 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (42,829 ₫) | 52,588 ₫ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (44,887 ₫) | 38,426 ₫ | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,903 (7,931,463 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (2,112 ₫) | 1,817 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 547 (734,874 ₫) | 560,684 ₫ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (63,759 ₫) | 33,919 ₫ | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Vietnam
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