- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Comparison
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 108 (181,331 ₫) | 75,762 ₫ | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (98,963 ₫) | 91,887 ₫ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (70,019 ₫) | 49,710 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (24,164 ₫) | 33,712 ₫ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (57,819 ₫) | 33,489 ₫ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (31,744 ₫) | 23,173 ₫ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (106,218 ₫) | 105,772 ₫ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (37,063 ₫) | 67,059 ₫ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (33,962 ₫) | 27,492 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (30,290 ₫) | 17,315 ₫ | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (150,347 ₫) | 255,680 ₫ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (29,740 ₫) | 22,126 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (19,872 ₫) | 16,059 ₫ | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 69% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,830 (24,825,987 ₫) | 18,617,400 ₫ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,356 (15,662,598 ₫) | 11,966,700 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,339 (2,242,108 ₫) | 1,250,770 ₫ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,487 (17,555,018 ₫) | 10,312,300 ₫ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (11,680,289 ₫) | 6,846,610 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (1,273,208 ₫) | 512,774 ₫ | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 650 (1,087,722 ₫) | 219,756 ₫ | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (9,715,784 ₫) | 11,287,400 ₫ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,467 (2,456,316 ₫) | 3,613,950 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (141,960 ₫) | 142,548 ₫ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (157,065 ₫) | 85,270 ₫ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 817 (1,367,030 ₫) | 848,771 ₫ | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 623 (1,043,642 ₫) | 858,602 ₫ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,323 (2,214,302 ₫) | 1,868,220 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,276 (2,135,740 ₫) | 1,468,600 ₫ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,938 (503,778,316 ₫) | 997,088,000 ₫ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (25,877 ₫) | 18,769 ₫ | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 659 (1,103,775 ₫) | 221,057 ₫ | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 74 (124,580 ₫) | 41,805 ₫ | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (334,479 ₫) | 383,690 ₫ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 449 (752,438 ₫) | 582,381 ₫ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (79,498 ₫) | 64,458 ₫ | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (55,595 ₫) | 57,425 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (90,275 ₫) | 79,525 ₫ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (44,972 ₫) | 28,110 ₫ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (29,640 ₫) | 21,887 ₫ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (204,223 ₫) | 92,568 ₫ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 333 (557,508 ₫) | 478,902 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (286,155 ₫) | 181,771 ₫ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 759 (1,270,581 ₫) | 565,138 ₫ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 522 (874,093 ₫) | 600,664 ₫ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (104,311 ₫) | 137,334 ₫ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (49,470 ₫) | 49,471 ₫ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (51,437 ₫) | 27,101 ₫ | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,921 (13,260,218 ₫) | 10,624,600 ₫ | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (3,364 ₫) | 2,009 ₫ | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (925,948 ₫) | 785,247 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (69,851 ₫) | 27,173 ₫ | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Vietnam
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