Cost of living in South Africa compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (171,994 ₫) | 54,129 ₫ | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (103,962 ₫) | 100,769 ₫ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (56,604 ₫) | 45,576 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (24,851 ₫) | 36,337 ₫ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (52,942 ₫) | 40,655 ₫ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (33,194 ₫) | 29,738 ₫ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (95,548 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (36,694 ₫) | 75,879 ₫ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (31,893 ₫) | 32,944 ₫ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (32,090 ₫) | 21,421 ₫ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (137,316 ₫) | 201,723 ₫ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (30,381 ₫) | 32,067 ₫ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (22,261 ₫) | 27,897 ₫ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (20,651,411 ₫) | 28,916,600 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (14,765,229 ₫) | 14,652,500 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (2,580,896 ₫) | 3,500,000 ₫ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (11,415,930 ₫) | 11,908,000 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (8,649,448 ₫) | 7,178,070 ₫ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (1,657,453 ₫) | 4,319,480 ₫ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 592 (761,364 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,531 (7,114,184 ₫) | 7,635,880 ₫ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,982 (2,548,856 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (167,929 ₫) | 188,000 ₫ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (91,363 ₫) | 112,404 ₫ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 840 (1,080,560 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 621 (798,764 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,656 (2,129,734 ₫) | 2,203,270 ₫ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (1,763,706 ₫) | 2,270,790 ₫ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 78% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (522,633,322 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (30,139 ₫) | 22,995 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,062 (1,365,755 ₫) | 144,905 ₫ | + 843% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (82,937 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (315,512 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (761,809 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (56,279 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (45,774 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (81,847 ₫) | 45,000 ₫ | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (46,954 ₫) | 37,000 ₫ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (34,399 ₫) | 20,000 ₫ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (216,158 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| South Africa | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (562,792 ₫) | 800,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (302,856 ₫) | 180,820 ₫ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (958,818 ₫) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (924,851 ₫) | 706,314 ₫ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (89,850 ₫) | 227,376 ₫ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (45,776 ₫) | 50,164 ₫ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (42,396 ₫) | 25,608 ₫ | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (13,776,139 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (2,017 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (821,515 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (63,070 ₫) | 30,316 ₫ | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Vietnam
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