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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 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Africa.

2.13 EUR
1.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.76 EUR (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in South Africa.

1.76 EUR
1.36 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.02 EUR (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 5.99 EUR (7.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in South Africa.

8.02 EUR
5.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.11 EUR (6 USD) in Argentina and 5.09 EUR (5.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in South Africa.

5.11 EUR
5.09 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.85 EUR (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 4.28 EUR (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in South Africa.

6.85 EUR
4.28 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.98 EUR (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 2.8 EUR (3.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6% lower in South Africa.

2.98 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.86 EUR (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in South Africa.

1.86 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 2.26 EUR (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in South Africa.

2.83 EUR
2.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Africa.

2.66 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.04 EUR (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 13.52 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

19.04 EUR
13.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Africa.

1.61 EUR
0.97 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57% lower in South Africa.

2.28 EUR
0.98 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.57 EUR (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 7.51 EUR (8.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in South Africa.

10.57 EUR
7.51 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Africa.

1.29 EUR
1.07 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Argentina.

1.18 EUR
1.32 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Argentina.

1.03 EUR
1.38 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Argentina.

1.22 EUR
1.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Africa.

1.85 EUR
1.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.13 EUR (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 7.88 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Argentina.

7.13 EUR
7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.19 EUR (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in South Africa.

2.19 EUR
1.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in South Africa.

1.25 EUR
0.83 EUR

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 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in South Africa.

3.41 EUR
2.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47% lower in South Africa.

1.83 EUR
0.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.02 EUR (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 2.55 EUR (2.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in South Africa.

3.02 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in Argentina and 2.29 EUR (2.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in South Africa.

3.40 EUR
2.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.21 EUR (12 USD) in Argentina and 4.43 EUR (5.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Africa.

10.21 EUR
4.43 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 51.07 EUR (60 USD) in Argentina and 40.72 EUR (47.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in South Africa.

51.07 EUR
40.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.77 EUR (15 USD) in Argentina and 10.18 EUR (11.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in South Africa.

12.77 EUR
10.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

1.25 EUR
0.74 EUR

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 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Argentina.

0.93 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Argentina.

0.89 EUR
1.04 EUR

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 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in Argentina and 76.35 EUR (89.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Argentina.

15.32 EUR
76.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Argentina.

0.60 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.74 EUR (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 3.66 EUR (4.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

5.74 EUR
3.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Argentina and 0.81 EUR (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in South Africa.

0.85 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in South Africa.

1.39 EUR
1.02 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 7.66 EUR (9 USD) in Argentina and 6.62 EUR (7.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in South Africa.

7.66 EUR
6.62 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.4 EUR (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 31.03 EUR (36.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in South Africa.

35.40 EUR
31.03 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.33 EUR (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 12.17 EUR (14.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Argentina.

10.33 EUR
12.17 EUR

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 559.88 EUR (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 389.07 EUR (457.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Africa.

559.88 EUR
389.07 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 380.26 EUR (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 348.82 EUR (409.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in South Africa.

380.26 EUR
348.82 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 1003 EUR (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 865.34 EUR (1016.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Africa.

1 003 EUR
865.34 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 685.79 EUR (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 657.1 EUR (772.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in South Africa.

685.79 EUR
657.10 EUR

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 2267 EUR (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 903.51 EUR (1061.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in South Africa.

2 267 EUR
903.51 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 1662 EUR (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 592.5 EUR (696.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

1 662 EUR
592.50 EUR

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 638.32 EUR (750 USD) in Argentina and 1258 EUR (1478.1 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 49.3% lower in Argentina.

638.32 EUR
1 258 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

36.2 EUR
44.2 EUR

Two stars

53.5 EUR
47 EUR

Three stars

116 EUR
82.9 EUR

Four stars

193 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

340 EUR
316 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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