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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 1.29 times more for grocery shopping in Argentina than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.87 PLN (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 6.88 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in South Africa.

9.87 PLN
6.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.17 PLN (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 6.31 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in South Africa.

8.17 PLN
6.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 37.18 PLN (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 27.77 PLN (7.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in South Africa.

37.18 PLN
27.77 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 23.68 PLN (6 USD) in Argentina and 23.6 PLN (5.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in South Africa.

23.68 PLN
23.60 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.78 PLN (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 19.86 PLN (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in South Africa.

31.78 PLN
19.86 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.82 PLN (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 12.98 PLN (3.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in South Africa.

13.82 PLN
12.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.64 PLN (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 5.55 PLN (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

8.64 PLN
5.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.1 PLN (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 10.48 PLN (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20% lower in South Africa.

13.10 PLN
10.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.32 PLN (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 6.62 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

12.32 PLN
6.62 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 88.3 PLN (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 62.72 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

88.30 PLN
62.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.46 PLN (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 4.49 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Africa.

7.46 PLN
4.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.58 PLN (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 4.54 PLN (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in South Africa.

10.58 PLN
4.54 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 49.03 PLN (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 34.81 PLN (8.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

49.03 PLN
34.81 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.96 PLN (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 4.98 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in South Africa.

5.96 PLN
4.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.49 PLN (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 6.1 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10% lower in Argentina.

5.49 PLN
6.10 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.78 PLN (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 6.38 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Argentina.

4.78 PLN
6.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.64 PLN (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 6.17 PLN (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Argentina.

5.64 PLN
6.17 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 6.93 PLN (1.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in South Africa.

8.57 PLN
6.93 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.08 PLN (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 36.55 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Argentina.

33.08 PLN
36.55 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.14 PLN (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 6.88 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in South Africa.

10.14 PLN
6.88 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.8 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 3.85 PLN (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in South Africa.

5.80 PLN
3.85 PLN

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.36 times more for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 9.44 PLN (2.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in South Africa.

15.83 PLN
9.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 8.49 PLN (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 4.5 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47% lower in South Africa.

8.49 PLN
4.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.01 PLN (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 11.8 PLN (2.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in South Africa.

14.01 PLN
11.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.79 PLN (4 USD) in Argentina and 10.62 PLN (2.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

15.79 PLN
10.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in Argentina and 20.53 PLN (5.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in South Africa.

47.37 PLN
20.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 236.84 PLN (60 USD) in Argentina and 188.78 PLN (47.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in South Africa.

236.84 PLN
188.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 59.21 PLN (15 USD) in Argentina and 47.2 PLN (11.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in South Africa.

59.21 PLN
47.20 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.8 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 3.41 PLN (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in South Africa.

5.80 PLN
3.41 PLN

Fuel

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times less for fuel in Argentina than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.3 PLN (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 4.92 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Argentina.

4.30 PLN
4.92 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.13 PLN (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 4.82 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Argentina.

4.13 PLN
4.82 PLN

Transportation

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.49 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.05 PLN (18 USD) in Argentina and 353.96 PLN (89.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Argentina.

71.05 PLN
353.96 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.76 PLN (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 7.55 PLN (1.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Argentina.

2.76 PLN
7.55 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.64 PLN (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 16.99 PLN (4.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

26.64 PLN
16.99 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.95 PLN (1 USD) in Argentina and 3.78 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Africa.

3.95 PLN
3.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.43 PLN (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 4.72 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in South Africa.

6.43 PLN
4.72 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 35.53 PLN (9 USD) in Argentina and 30.68 PLN (7.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Africa.

35.53 PLN
30.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 164.17 PLN (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 143.85 PLN (36.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in South Africa.

164.17 PLN
143.85 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 47.92 PLN (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 56.42 PLN (14.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Argentina.

47.92 PLN
56.42 PLN

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.16 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 2597 PLN (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 1804 PLN (456.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Africa.

2 597 PLN
1 804 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 1764 PLN (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 1617 PLN (409.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in South Africa.

1 764 PLN
1 617 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 4651 PLN (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 4012 PLN (1016.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Africa.

4 651 PLN
4 012 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 3181 PLN (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 3046 PLN (771.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in South Africa.

3 181 PLN
3 046 PLN

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.63 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 10514 PLN (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 4189 PLN (1061.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in South Africa.

10 514 PLN
4 189 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 7709 PLN (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 2747 PLN (695.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

7 709 PLN
2 747 PLN

Salary

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Argentina vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 1.97 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2960 PLN (750 USD) in Argentina and 5832 PLN (1477.46 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 49.2% lower in Argentina.

2 960 PLN
5 832 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

168 PLN
205 PLN

Two stars

248 PLN
218 PLN

Three stars

538 PLN
385 PLN

Four stars

893 PLN
635 PLN

Five stars

1 576 PLN
1 463 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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