Cost of living in South Africa compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 158 ($9) | US $15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 ($4.82) | US $9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 ($3.08) | US $3.65 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 ($1.10) | US $1.94 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 ($2.78) | US $2.72 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 ($1.59) | US $1.77 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 ($4.97) | US $3.87 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 32 ($1.76) | US $5.19 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 ($1.43) | US $2.50 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 ($1.32) | US $1.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 ($6) | US $11 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 ($1.48) | US $2.24 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 ($0.76) | US $1.26 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,744 ($927) | US $717 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,617 ($699) | US $586 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 ($116) | US $40 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 ($608) | US $482 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 ($425) | US $341 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 ($77) | US $30 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 659 ($36) | US $26 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 ($372) | US $166 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 ($98) | US $92 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 ($7) | US $7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 ($3.06) | US $12 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 847 ($47) | US $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 ($34) | US $36 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,641 ($91) | US $109 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 ($75) | US $83 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,756 ($22,139) | US $30,020 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.30) | US $0.50 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 ($44) | US $31 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 ($2.68) | US $3.86 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 ($10) | US $10 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 ($30) | US $36 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 ($3.18) | US $10 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 ($2.14) | US $3.93 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 ($3.75) | US $4.99 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 ($1.91) | US $3.00 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 ($1.45) | US $2.40 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 ($7) | US $13 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| South Africa | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 ($24) | US $29 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 ($13) | US $9 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 ($64) | US $64 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 708 ($39) | US $57 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 ($5.24) | US $10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 ($2.12) | US $4.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 ($2.29) | US $1.47 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 ($659) | US $573 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 ($0.17) | US $0.59 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 ($30) | US $64 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 ($2.96) | US $3.56 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Venezuela
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