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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

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Argentina vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in Argentina than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Argentina.

1.30 EUR
1.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.2 USD) in Argentina and 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Argentina.

1.12 EUR
1.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.07 EUR (6.51 USD) in Argentina and 6.79 EUR (7.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Argentina.

6.07 EUR
6.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.55 EUR (3.81 USD) in Argentina and 4.1 EUR (4.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Argentina.

3.55 EUR
4.10 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.64 EUR (3.9 USD) in Argentina and 4.17 EUR (4.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Argentina.

3.64 EUR
4.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.87 EUR (2 USD) in Argentina and 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27% lower in Argentina.

1.87 EUR
2.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.08 EUR (1.16 USD) in Argentina and 1.21 EUR (1.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Argentina.

1.08 EUR
1.21 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.31 EUR (1.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 1.83 EUR (1.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Argentina.

1.31 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.75 EUR (1.88 USD) in Argentina and 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Africa.

1.75 EUR
1.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.87 EUR (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 14.82 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

20.87 EUR
14.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in Argentina and 0.92 EUR (0.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in South Africa.

0.97 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Argentina and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Africa.

1.22 EUR
0.83 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.46 EUR (6.92 USD) in Argentina and 6.13 EUR (6.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in South Africa.

6.46 EUR
6.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.76 EUR (0.81 USD) in Argentina and 0.96 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Argentina.

0.76 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Argentina and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Argentina.

0.69 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Argentina.

0.65 EUR
1.31 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.62 EUR (0.66 USD) in Argentina and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Argentina.

0.62 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Argentina.

0.82 EUR
1.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.82 EUR (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 8.64 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Argentina.

7.82 EUR
8.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in Argentina and 1.32 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Africa.

1.32 EUR
1.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.76 USD) in Argentina and 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Argentina.

0.71 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.63 EUR (1.75 USD) in Argentina and 1.65 EUR (1.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Argentina.

1.63 EUR
1.65 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in Argentina and 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Africa.

0.96 EUR
0.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.87 EUR (2 USD) in Argentina and 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Argentina.

1.87 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.33 EUR (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 2.05 EUR (2.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12% lower in South Africa.

2.33 EUR
2.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.66 EUR (5 USD) in Argentina and 4.1 EUR (4.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12% lower in South Africa.

4.66 EUR
4.10 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 27.12 EUR (29.07 USD) in Argentina and 35.88 EUR (38.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Argentina.

27.12 EUR
35.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.53 EUR (7 USD) in Argentina and 8.46 EUR (9.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Argentina.

6.53 EUR
8.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 0.62 EUR (0.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in South Africa.

0.82 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in Argentina than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.07 USD) in Argentina and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Argentina.

1.00 EUR
1.16 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.91 EUR (0.98 USD) in Argentina and 1.12 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Argentina.

0.91 EUR
1.12 EUR

Transportation

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.25 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 7.84 EUR (8.4 USD) in Argentina and 66.63 EUR (71.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Argentina.

7.84 EUR
66.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.14 EUR (0.15 USD) in Argentina and 1.59 EUR (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Argentina.

0.14 EUR
1.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.56 EUR (4.89 USD) in Argentina and 2.75 EUR (2.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Africa.

4.56 EUR
2.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.48 EUR (0.51 USD) in Argentina and 0.94 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Argentina.

0.48 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Argentina and 1.28 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Argentina.

0.93 EUR
1.28 EUR

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 4.66 EUR (5 USD) in Argentina and 5.51 EUR (5.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Argentina.

4.66 EUR
5.51 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.18 EUR (22.7 USD) in Argentina and 29.43 EUR (31.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28% lower in Argentina.

21.18 EUR
29.43 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.46 EUR (8 USD) in Argentina and 8.66 EUR (9.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Argentina.

7.46 EUR
8.66 EUR

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.35 times less 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 297.91 EUR (319.36 USD) in Argentina and 357.29 EUR (383.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Argentina.

297.91 EUR
357.29 EUR

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 213.33 EUR (228.69 USD) in Argentina and 326.99 EUR (350.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Argentina.

213.33 EUR
326.99 EUR

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 582.76 EUR (624.73 USD) in Argentina and 692.01 EUR (741.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Argentina.

582.76 EUR
692.01 EUR

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 415.17 EUR (445.07 USD) in Argentina and 666.81 EUR (714.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Argentina.

415.17 EUR
666.81 EUR

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.05 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 2331 EUR (2499.33 USD) in Argentina and 741.24 EUR (794.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in South Africa.

2 331 EUR
741.24 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1896 EUR (2032.09 USD) in Argentina and 642.61 EUR (688.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

1 896 EUR
642.61 EUR

Salary

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Argentina vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 3.56 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 378.25 EUR (405.49 USD) in Argentina and 1346 EUR (1443.07 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 71.9% lower in Argentina.

378.25 EUR
1 346 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

37.8 EUR
35.3 EUR

Two stars

75.8 EUR
56.4 EUR

Three stars

106 EUR
70.5 EUR

Four stars

210 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

405 EUR
232 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Argentina: 18 cities, 519 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 978 hotels

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