Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 ($8) | US $20 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 ($4.10) | US $11 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 ($2.40) | US $3.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($1.02) | US $2.30 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 ($2.05) | US $2.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 ($1.37) | US $1.93 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 ($3.80) | US $3.36 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($1.46) | US $5.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 ($1.21) | US $2.27 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 ($1.32) | US $1.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 ($5.05) | US $10 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 ($1.25) | US $2.38 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 ($0.89) | US $1.25 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,372 ($916) | US $823 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,000 ($633) | US $465 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 ($89) | US $55 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,956 ($525) | US $547 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 ($388) | US $319 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 ($78) | US $46 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 ($36) | US $27 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 ($358) | US $253 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 ($93) | US $143 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 ($5.97) | US $8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 ($2.87) | US $6 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 ($45) | US $51 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 ($33) | US $31 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 ($84) | US $95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 ($75) | US $82 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 ($21,785) | US $24,401 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.23) | US $0.53 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 ($38) | US $29 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 ($6) | US $3.90 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 ($12) | US $9 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 ($33) | US $41 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 ($2.64) | US $5.35 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 ($1.90) | US $3.96 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 ($3.32) | US $4.95 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 ($2.01) | US $3.07 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 ($1.48) | US $2.34 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 ($12) | US $16 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 ($25) | US $20 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 ($11) | US $8 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 ($39) | US $56 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 ($35) | US $40 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 ($3.89) | US $10 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 ($1.74) | US $4.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 ($1.90) | US $1.60 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 ($446) | US $695 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 ($0.09) | US $0.32 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 ($32) | US $62 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 ($2.63) | US $3.07 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Venezuela
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