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Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. South Africa

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURARSZARUSD

Argentina vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.32 times more for grocery shopping in Argentina than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.16 PLN (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 6.18 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in South Africa.

9.16 PLN
6.18 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.59 PLN (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 5.66 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in South Africa.

7.59 PLN
5.66 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 34.53 PLN (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 24.93 PLN (6.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Africa.

34.53 PLN
24.93 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 21.99 PLN (6 USD) in Argentina and 21.18 PLN (5.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Africa.

21.99 PLN
21.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.51 PLN (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 17.83 PLN (4.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in South Africa.

29.51 PLN
17.83 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.83 PLN (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 11.65 PLN (3.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in South Africa.

12.83 PLN
11.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.03 PLN (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 4.98 PLN (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Africa.

8.03 PLN
4.98 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.17 PLN (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 9.41 PLN (2.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in South Africa.

12.17 PLN
9.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.44 PLN (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 5.95 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48% lower in South Africa.

11.44 PLN
5.95 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 82 PLN (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 58.25 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

82.00 PLN
58.25 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.93 PLN (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 4.03 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in South Africa.

6.93 PLN
4.03 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.82 PLN (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 4.08 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

9.82 PLN
4.08 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 45.53 PLN (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 31.25 PLN (8.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in South Africa.

45.53 PLN
31.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.54 PLN (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 4.47 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in South Africa.

5.54 PLN
4.47 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.1 PLN (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 5.48 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Argentina.

5.10 PLN
5.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.44 PLN (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 5.73 PLN (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Argentina.

4.44 PLN
5.73 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.24 PLN (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 5.54 PLN (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Argentina.

5.24 PLN
5.54 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.95 PLN (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 6.22 PLN (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in South Africa.

7.95 PLN
6.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 30.72 PLN (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 33.94 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Argentina.

30.72 PLN
33.94 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 9.42 PLN (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 6.18 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in South Africa.

9.42 PLN
6.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.39 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 3.46 PLN (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

5.39 PLN
3.46 PLN

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times more for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.7 PLN (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 8.47 PLN (2.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in South Africa.

14.70 PLN
8.47 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.88 PLN (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 4.04 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in South Africa.

7.88 PLN
4.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 13.01 PLN (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 10.59 PLN (2.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in South Africa.

13.01 PLN
10.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.66 PLN (4 USD) in Argentina and 9.53 PLN (2.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35% lower in South Africa.

14.66 PLN
9.53 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.99 PLN (12 USD) in Argentina and 18.43 PLN (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Africa.

43.99 PLN
18.43 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 219.94 PLN (60 USD) in Argentina and 169.47 PLN (46.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in South Africa.

219.94 PLN
169.47 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 54.98 PLN (15 USD) in Argentina and 42.37 PLN (11.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in South Africa.

54.98 PLN
42.37 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.39 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 3.06 PLN (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in South Africa.

5.39 PLN
3.06 PLN

Fuel

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times less for fuel in Argentina than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.99 PLN (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Argentina.

3.99 PLN
4.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.84 PLN (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 4.47 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Argentina.

3.84 PLN
4.47 PLN

Transportation

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.38 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 65.98 PLN (18 USD) in Argentina and 317.76 PLN (86.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Argentina.

65.98 PLN
317.76 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.57 PLN (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 6.78 PLN (1.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Argentina.

2.57 PLN
6.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 24.74 PLN (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 15.25 PLN (4.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in South Africa.

24.74 PLN
15.25 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.67 PLN (1 USD) in Argentina and 3.39 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in South Africa.

3.67 PLN
3.39 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.97 PLN (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

5.97 PLN
4.24 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 32.99 PLN (9 USD) in Argentina and 27.54 PLN (7.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

32.99 PLN
27.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 152.45 PLN (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 129.13 PLN (35.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in South Africa.

152.45 PLN
129.13 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.5 PLN (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 50.65 PLN (13.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Argentina.

44.50 PLN
50.65 PLN

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.2 times more for renting an apartment in Argentina than in South Africa.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2411 PLN (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 1619 PLN (441.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Africa.

2 411 PLN
1 619 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1638 PLN (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 1452 PLN (396.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in South Africa.

1 638 PLN
1 452 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4319 PLN (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 3601 PLN (982.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in South Africa.

4 319 PLN
3 601 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2954 PLN (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 2735 PLN (746.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in South Africa.

2 954 PLN
2 735 PLN

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.72 times more for buying an apartment in Argentina than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9763 PLN (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 3760 PLN (1025.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in South Africa.

9 763 PLN
3 760 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7159 PLN (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 2466 PLN (672.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Africa.

7 159 PLN
2 466 PLN

Salary

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Argentina vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 1.9 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2749 PLN (750 USD) in Argentina and 5235 PLN (1428.26 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 47.5% lower in Argentina.

2 749 PLN
5 235 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURARSZARUSD

Argentina vs. South Africa - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

156 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

230 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

499 PLN
357 PLN

Four stars

829 PLN
589 PLN

Five stars

1 463 PLN
1 359 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Argentina: 20 cities, 528 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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