Cost of living in South Africa compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (HK$56) | HK$84 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (HK$33) | HK$44 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (HK$18) | HK$45 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (HK$17) | HK$34 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (HK$11) | HK$28 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (HK$32) | HK$90 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (HK$12) | HK$36 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (HK$10) | HK$32 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (HK$10) | HK$14 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (HK$42) | HK$164 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (HK$7) | HK$20 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (HK$6,620) | HK$42,005 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (HK$4,802) | HK$25,084 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (HK$778) | HK$2,121 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (HK$3,705) | HK$24,661 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (HK$2,807) | HK$15,684 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (HK$538) | HK$1,558 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (HK$294) | HK$166 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (HK$2,104) | HK$4,586 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (HK$631) | HK$1,267 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (HK$55) | HK$103 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (HK$29) | HK$100 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (HK$358) | HK$470 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (HK$261) | HK$404 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (HK$673) | HK$559 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (HK$572) | HK$979 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (HK$167,253) | HK$198,889 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (HK$452) | HK$465 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (HK$34) | HK$35 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (HK$102) | HK$102 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (HK$255) | HK$351 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (HK$18) | HK$66 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (HK$15) | HK$29 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (HK$31) | HK$32 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (HK$15) | HK$15 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (HK$68) | HK$165 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| South Africa | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (HK$178) | HK$312 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (HK$92) | HK$206 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (HK$311) | HK$450 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (HK$295) | HK$925 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (HK$29) | HK$133 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (HK$14) | HK$54 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (HK$4,471) | HK$3,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (HK$0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (HK$267) | HK$936 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (HK$20) | HK$74 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,008 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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