Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 133 ($8) | US $16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 ($4.19) | US $10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 ($2.52) | US $3.10 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 ($1.00) | US $2.14 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 ($2.43) | US $2.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 ($1.35) | US $1.52 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 ($3.72) | US $2.96 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($1.49) | US $5.48 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 ($1.17) | US $1.89 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 ($1.40) | US $1.59 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 ($5.21) | US $13 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 ($1.42) | US $2.21 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 ($0.87) | US $1.20 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,768 ($1,094) | US $770 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,892 ($794) | US $471 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,665 ($103) | US $73 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,865 ($607) | US $385 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,062 ($435) | US $317 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,074 ($66) | US $46 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 773 ($48) | US $39 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,138 ($316) | US $264 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,824 ($112) | US $155 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($5.35) | US $6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 ($2.15) | US $13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 818 ($50) | US $39 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 558 ($34) | US $32 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 ($92) | US $87 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,279 ($79) | US $74 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 309,042 ($19,022) | US $26,371 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 ($1.27) | US $0.76 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 697 ($43) | US $30 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 72 ($4.44) | US $4.03 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 205 ($13) | US $7 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 477 ($29) | US $36 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 ($2.66) | US $5.10 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 ($1.95) | US $2.84 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 ($3.77) | US $4.41 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 ($1.73) | US $2.05 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 ($1.22) | US $1.80 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 148 ($9) | US $13 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 ($23) | US $21 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 200 ($12) | US $11 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 654 ($40) | US $55 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 593 ($37) | US $38 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 ($4.68) | US $12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($1.86) | US $3.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 ($2.04) | US $1.58 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,774 ($540) | US $657 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 ($0.09) | US $0.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 ($37) | US $40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 ($2.88) | US $3.68 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Venezuela
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