Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 103 (164,765 ₫) | 79,596 ₫ | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 59 (94,298 ₫) | 94,016 ₫ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (68,525 ₫) | 54,516 ₫ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (23,497 ₫) | 35,562 ₫ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (54,973 ₫) | 35,772 ₫ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (33,151 ₫) | 22,139 ₫ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (96,780 ₫) | 152,153 ₫ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (37,184 ₫) | 82,582 ₫ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (33,563 ₫) | 35,558 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (28,526 ₫) | 21,801 ₫ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (139,813 ₫) | 292,846 ₫ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (32,908 ₫) | 26,009 ₫ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (19,368 ₫) | 20,068 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 45% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,932 (23,903,439 ₫) | 22,752,100 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,318 (14,917,210 ₫) | 11,009,800 ₫ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,309 (2,095,967 ₫) | 1,426,670 ₫ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,631 (17,018,588 ₫) | 11,027,900 ₫ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,513 (10,426,000 ₫) | 7,055,120 ₫ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 800 (1,280,386 ₫) | 809,318 ₫ | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 625 (1,001,185 ₫) | 213,677 ₫ | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,022 (8,039,994 ₫) | 9,221,780 ₫ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,415 (2,264,551 ₫) | 1,664,950 ₫ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 78 (125,310 ₫) | 156,662 ₫ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 45 (71,262 ₫) | 83,546 ₫ | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 749 (1,198,697 ₫) | 997,532 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 649 (1,039,674 ₫) | 750,110 ₫ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,297 (2,076,517 ₫) | 2,377,860 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,184 (1,895,815 ₫) | 1,560,780 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 307,590 (492,399,417 ₫) | 919,095,000 ₫ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (25,663 ₫) | 20,310 ₫ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 654 (1,047,478 ₫) | 204,310 ₫ | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| 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 (101,716 ₫) | 56,744 ₫ | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 228 (365,135 ₫) | 511,825 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 459 (734,821 ₫) | 615,723 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (69,260 ₫) | 60,892 ₫ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (49,458 ₫) | 68,122 ₫ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (91,999 ₫) | 104,384 ₫ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (39,467 ₫) | 17,649 ₫ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (31,890 ₫) | 21,550 ₫ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (191,589 ₫) | 73,981 ₫ | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 347 (555,570 ₫) | 358,347 ₫ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (270,998 ₫) | 191,700 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 741 (1,186,567 ₫) | 550,316 ₫ | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 528 (845,282 ₫) | 576,401 ₫ | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (99,476 ₫) | 138,527 ₫ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (48,637 ₫) | 51,021 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (49,807 ₫) | 53,316 ₫ | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,469 (11,957,258 ₫) | 11,836,000 ₫ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (2,976 ₫) | 1,579 ₫ | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 538 (861,234 ₫) | 579,950 ₫ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (67,633 ₫) | 24,758 ₫ | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Vietnam
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