- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (184,729 ₫) | 62,944 ₫ | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (96,752 ₫) | 93,223 ₫ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (69,995 ₫) | 47,227 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (25,086 ₫) | 33,387 ₫ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (56,023 ₫) | 38,511 ₫ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (31,357 ₫) | 22,306 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (108,490 ₫) | 113,990 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (36,757 ₫) | 65,031 ₫ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (34,106 ₫) | 26,147 ₫ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (29,263 ₫) | 16,498 ₫ | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (154,824 ₫) | 260,900 ₫ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (28,646 ₫) | 23,543 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (19,860 ₫) | 16,522 ₫ | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 65% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,750 (27,115,311 ₫) | 20,190,100 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,138 (17,453,714 ₫) | 12,408,900 ₫ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,418 (2,441,430 ₫) | 1,558,460 ₫ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,327 (19,500,692 ₫) | 12,075,800 ₫ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,795 (11,698,883 ₫) | 6,611,190 ₫ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 979 (1,685,103 ₫) | 888,025 ₫ | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 651 (1,120,821 ₫) | 231,784 ₫ | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,855 (10,080,445 ₫) | 8,567,570 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,631 (2,807,579 ₫) | 3,718,060 ₫ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (152,155 ₫) | 177,252 ₫ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (122,807 ₫) | 87,227 ₫ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 49% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (1,395,178 ₫) | 880,363 ₫ | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 679 (1,168,683 ₫) | 762,203 ₫ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,317 (2,267,996 ₫) | 1,852,420 ₫ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,342 (2,310,089 ₫) | 1,496,840 ₫ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,567 (488,187,849 ₫) | 1,084,610,000 ₫ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (24,383 ₫) | 18,207 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 644 (1,108,295 ₫) | 208,442 ₫ | + 432% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 45% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (114,248 ₫) | 51,000 ₫ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (395,552 ₫) | 72,785 ₫ | + 443% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 423 (727,724 ₫) | 657,742 ₫ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (84,471 ₫) | 54,891 ₫ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (53,879 ₫) | 53,428 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (91,824 ₫) | 92,476 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (48,253 ₫) | 36,980 ₫ | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (29,388 ₫) | 21,737 ₫ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 (248,982 ₫) | 99,705 ₫ | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 43% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (587,560 ₫) | 439,037 ₫ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (281,665 ₫) | 186,054 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 894 (1,538,821 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 587 (1,010,427 ₫) | 518,966 ₫ | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 (109,820 ₫) | 130,700 ₫ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (47,318 ₫) | 45,766 ₫ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (51,128 ₫) | 24,119 ₫ | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,636 (14,868,014 ₫) | 11,539,900 ₫ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.83 (3,148 ₫) | 1,694 ₫ | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 562 (968,098 ₫) | 701,194 ₫ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (70,217 ₫) | 25,117 ₫ | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Vietnam
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