Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Argentina vs. South Africa

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
JohannesburgJohannesburg

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.24 PLN (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 5.64 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Argentina.

5.24 PLN
5.64 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.53 PLN (1.2 USD) in Argentina and 5.39 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16% lower in Argentina.

4.53 PLN
5.39 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 24.56 PLN (6.51 USD) in Argentina and 27.71 PLN (7.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Argentina.

24.56 PLN
27.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.37 PLN (3.81 USD) in Argentina and 16.74 PLN (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Argentina.

14.37 PLN
16.74 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.71 PLN (3.9 USD) in Argentina and 17.04 PLN (4.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Argentina.

14.71 PLN
17.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Argentina and 10.46 PLN (2.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Argentina.

7.54 PLN
10.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.38 PLN (1.16 USD) in Argentina and 4.96 PLN (1.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Argentina.

4.38 PLN
4.96 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.28 PLN (1.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 7.46 PLN (1.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Argentina.

5.28 PLN
7.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.09 PLN (1.88 USD) in Argentina and 6.1 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14% lower in South Africa.

7.09 PLN
6.10 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 84.38 PLN (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 59.94 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

84.38 PLN
59.94 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.92 PLN (1.04 USD) in Argentina and 3.76 PLN (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in South Africa.

3.92 PLN
3.76 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.94 PLN (1.31 USD) in Argentina and 3.4 PLN (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in South Africa.

4.94 PLN
3.40 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.1 PLN (6.92 USD) in Argentina and 25.04 PLN (6.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in South Africa.

26.10 PLN
25.04 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.06 PLN (0.81 USD) in Argentina and 3.9 PLN (1.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Argentina.

3.06 PLN
3.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.79 PLN (0.74 USD) in Argentina and 4.6 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Argentina.

2.79 PLN
4.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 5.36 PLN (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Argentina.

2.64 PLN
5.36 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.49 PLN (0.66 USD) in Argentina and 4.75 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Argentina.

2.49 PLN
4.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.32 PLN (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 5.37 PLN (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Argentina.

3.32 PLN
5.37 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 31.61 PLN (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 34.93 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Argentina.

31.61 PLN
34.93 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.36 PLN (1.42 USD) in Argentina and 5.38 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Argentina.

5.36 PLN
5.38 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.87 PLN (0.76 USD) in Argentina and 3.49 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Argentina.

2.87 PLN
3.49 PLN

Restaurant

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.6 PLN (1.75 USD) in Argentina and 6.74 PLN (1.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Argentina.

6.60 PLN
6.74 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.89 PLN (1.03 USD) in Argentina and 3.35 PLN (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in South Africa.

3.89 PLN
3.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Argentina and 7.95 PLN (2.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Argentina.

7.54 PLN
7.95 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.43 PLN (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 8.37 PLN (2.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in South Africa.

9.43 PLN
8.37 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.86 PLN (5 USD) in Argentina and 16.74 PLN (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in South Africa.

18.86 PLN
16.74 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 109.65 PLN (29.07 USD) in Argentina and 146.44 PLN (38.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Argentina.

109.65 PLN
146.44 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.4 PLN (7 USD) in Argentina and 34.52 PLN (9.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Argentina.

26.40 PLN
34.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.32 PLN (0.88 USD) in Argentina and 2.53 PLN (0.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in South Africa.

3.32 PLN
2.53 PLN

Fuel

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

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 4.53 PLN (1.2 USD) in Argentina and 4.55 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Argentina.

4.53 PLN
4.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.33 PLN (1.15 USD) in Argentina and 4.48 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Argentina.

4.33 PLN
4.48 PLN

Transportation

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.3 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 31.69 PLN (8.4 USD) in Argentina and 271.97 PLN (72.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Argentina.

31.69 PLN
271.97 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.57 PLN (0.15 USD) in Argentina and 6.49 PLN (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Argentina.

0.57 PLN
6.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 18.45 PLN (4.89 USD) in Argentina and 11.22 PLN (2.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

18.45 PLN
11.22 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.92 PLN (0.51 USD) in Argentina and 3.82 PLN (1.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Argentina.

1.92 PLN
3.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.77 PLN (1 USD) in Argentina and 5.23 PLN (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Argentina.

3.77 PLN
5.23 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

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 18.86 PLN (5 USD) in Argentina and 22.49 PLN (5.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Argentina.

18.86 PLN
22.49 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.63 PLN (22.7 USD) in Argentina and 120.14 PLN (31.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Argentina.

85.63 PLN
120.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 30.18 PLN (8 USD) in Argentina and 35.36 PLN (9.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Argentina.

30.18 PLN
35.36 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.37 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 1205 PLN (319.36 USD) in Argentina and 1458 PLN (386.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Argentina.

1 205 PLN
1 458 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 862.63 PLN (228.69 USD) in Argentina and 1335 PLN (353.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Argentina.

862.63 PLN
1 335 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 2357 PLN (624.73 USD) in Argentina and 2825 PLN (748.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Argentina.

2 357 PLN
2 825 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 1679 PLN (445.07 USD) in Argentina and 2722 PLN (721.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Argentina.

1 679 PLN
2 722 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.03 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 9428 PLN (2499.33 USD) in Argentina and 3026 PLN (802.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

9 428 PLN
3 026 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 7665 PLN (2032.09 USD) in Argentina and 2623 PLN (695.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Africa.

7 665 PLN
2 623 PLN

Salary

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

Argentina vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 3.59 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1530 PLN (405.49 USD) in Argentina and 5495 PLN (1456.73 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 72.2% lower in Argentina.

1 530 PLN
5 495 PLN

Hotels

PLNARSZARUSDEUR

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

One star

161 PLN
196 PLN

Two stars

237 PLN
208 PLN

Three stars

514 PLN
368 PLN

Four stars

853 PLN
607 PLN

Five stars

1 506 PLN
1 398 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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Argentina Prices in South Africa

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagCanada vs.
flagDenmarkflagUnited States vs.
flagBotswanaflagCanada vs.
flagSloveniaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagGuatemalaflagCanada vs.
flagIraqflagUnited States vs.
flagHungaryflagCanada vs.
flagLuxembourgflagUnited States vs.
flagSouth Korea