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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Argentina.

1.22 EUR
1.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Argentina and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Argentina.

1.05 EUR
1.22 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.71 EUR (6.51 USD) in Argentina and 6.26 EUR (7.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Argentina.

5.71 EUR
6.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in Argentina and 3.78 EUR (4.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Argentina.

3.34 EUR
3.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in Argentina and 3.85 EUR (4.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Argentina.

3.42 EUR
3.85 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Argentina and 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Argentina.

1.75 EUR
2.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Argentina and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Argentina.

1.02 EUR
1.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.23 EUR (1.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Argentina.

1.23 EUR
1.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.65 EUR (1.88 USD) in Argentina and 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in South Africa.

1.65 EUR
1.38 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.63 EUR (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 13.94 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

19.63 EUR
13.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Argentina and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in South Africa.

0.91 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Argentina and 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33% lower in South Africa.

1.15 EUR
0.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.07 EUR (6.92 USD) in Argentina and 5.66 EUR (6.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in South Africa.

6.07 EUR
5.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Argentina and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Argentina.

0.71 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Argentina and 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Argentina.

0.65 EUR
1.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.61 EUR (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Argentina.

0.61 EUR
1.21 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Argentina and 1.07 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Argentina.

0.58 EUR
1.07 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Argentina.

0.77 EUR
1.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.35 EUR (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 8.13 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Argentina.

7.35 EUR
8.13 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Argentina and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in South Africa.

1.25 EUR
1.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Argentina and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Argentina.

0.67 EUR
0.79 EUR

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Argentina and 1.52 EUR (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in South Africa.

1.54 EUR
1.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Argentina and 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in South Africa.

0.90 EUR
0.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Argentina and 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Argentina.

1.75 EUR
1.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Africa.

2.19 EUR
1.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Argentina and 3.78 EUR (4.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in South Africa.

4.39 EUR
3.78 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.51 EUR (29.07 USD) in Argentina and 33.08 EUR (37.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Argentina.

25.51 EUR
33.08 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.14 EUR (7 USD) in Argentina and 7.8 EUR (8.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Argentina.

6.14 EUR
7.80 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26% lower in South Africa.

0.77 EUR
0.57 EUR

Fuel

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Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Argentina than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Argentina and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Argentina.

1.05 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Argentina and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Argentina.

1.01 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.14 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 7.37 EUR (8.4 USD) in Argentina and 61.44 EUR (70.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88% lower in Argentina.

7.37 EUR
61.44 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Argentina and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Argentina.

0.13 EUR
1.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.29 EUR (4.89 USD) in Argentina and 2.54 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

4.29 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Argentina and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Argentina.

0.45 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Argentina and 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Argentina.

0.88 EUR
1.18 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 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Argentina and 5.08 EUR (5.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Argentina.

4.39 EUR
5.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 19.92 EUR (22.7 USD) in Argentina and 27.14 EUR (30.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Argentina.

19.92 EUR
27.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in Argentina and 7.99 EUR (9.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Argentina.

7.02 EUR
7.99 EUR

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.33 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 280.22 EUR (319.36 USD) in Argentina and 329.47 EUR (375.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Argentina.

280.22 EUR
329.47 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 200.66 EUR (228.69 USD) in Argentina and 301.53 EUR (343.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Argentina.

200.66 EUR
301.53 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 548.17 EUR (624.73 USD) in Argentina and 638.14 EUR (727.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Argentina.

548.17 EUR
638.14 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 390.53 EUR (445.07 USD) in Argentina and 614.9 EUR (700.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Argentina.

390.53 EUR
614.90 EUR

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.12 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 2193 EUR (2499.33 USD) in Argentina and 683.54 EUR (779.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

2 193 EUR
683.54 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 1783 EUR (2032.09 USD) in Argentina and 592.58 EUR (675.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in South Africa.

1 783 EUR
592.58 EUR

Salary

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Argentina vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 3.49 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 355.8 EUR (405.49 USD) in Argentina and 1241 EUR (1414.71 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 71.3% lower in Argentina.

355.80 EUR
1 241 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

37.3 EUR
45.5 EUR

Two stars

55.2 EUR
48.4 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
85.5 EUR

Four stars

199 EUR
141 EUR

Five stars

350 EUR
325 EUR

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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