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

Cost of Living & Prices:
Austria 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
ViennaVienna
JohannesburgJohannesburg

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.8 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.07 PLN (3.03 USD) in Austria and 6.18 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in South Africa.

11.07 PLN
6.18 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.95 PLN (2.45 USD) in Austria and 5.67 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Africa.

8.95 PLN
5.67 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 89.04 PLN (24.39 USD) in Austria and 24.96 PLN (6.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72% lower in South Africa.

89.04 PLN
24.96 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.34 PLN (6.94 USD) in Austria and 21.21 PLN (5.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in South Africa.

25.34 PLN
21.21 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 55.63 PLN (15.24 USD) in Austria and 17.85 PLN (4.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

55.63 PLN
17.85 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.46 PLN (7.52 USD) in Austria and 11.67 PLN (3.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Africa.

27.46 PLN
11.67 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Austria and 4.99 PLN (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in South Africa.

5.32 PLN
4.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.77 PLN (4.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 9.42 PLN (2.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Africa.

16.77 PLN
9.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.31 PLN (2 USD) in Austria and 5.95 PLN (1.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in South Africa.

7.31 PLN
5.95 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 51.11 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 58.01 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Austria.

51.11 PLN
58.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.27 PLN (1.99 USD) in Austria and 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

7.27 PLN
4.04 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.43 PLN (2.86 USD) in Austria and 4.08 PLN (1.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Africa.

10.43 PLN
4.08 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.67 PLN (17.71 USD) in Austria and 31.28 PLN (8.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in South Africa.

64.67 PLN
31.28 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.34 PLN (1.74 USD) in Austria and 4.47 PLN (1.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in South Africa.

6.34 PLN
4.47 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.52 PLN (2.06 USD) in Austria and 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27% lower in South Africa.

7.52 PLN
5.49 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.38 PLN (3.39 USD) in Austria and 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in South Africa.

12.38 PLN
5.74 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.81 PLN (2.14 USD) in Austria and 5.55 PLN (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in South Africa.

7.81 PLN
5.55 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.01 PLN (2.74 USD) in Austria and 6.23 PLN (1.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in South Africa.

10.01 PLN
6.23 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 33.81 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Africa.

54.00 PLN
33.81 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.42 PLN (4.22 USD) in Austria and 6.19 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Africa.

15.42 PLN
6.19 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in Austria and 3.46 PLN (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Austria.

3.38 PLN
3.46 PLN

Restaurant

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.98 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.33 PLN (5.02 USD) in Austria and 8.48 PLN (2.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Africa.

18.33 PLN
8.48 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.71 PLN (3.48 USD) in Austria and 4.05 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

12.71 PLN
4.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.12 PLN (5.78 USD) in Austria and 10.6 PLN (2.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in South Africa.

21.12 PLN
10.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.12 PLN (5.78 USD) in Austria and 9.54 PLN (2.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in South Africa.

21.12 PLN
9.54 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.24 PLN (11.57 USD) in Austria and 18.45 PLN (5.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

42.24 PLN
18.45 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 337.92 PLN (92.56 USD) in Austria and 169.68 PLN (46.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in South Africa.

337.92 PLN
169.68 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.36 PLN (17.35 USD) in Austria and 42.42 PLN (11.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33% lower in South Africa.

63.36 PLN
42.42 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.62 PLN (3.18 USD) in Austria and 3.06 PLN (0.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in South Africa.

11.62 PLN
3.06 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.47 times more for fuel in Austria than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.63 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 4.55 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in South Africa.

6.63 PLN
4.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.61 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 4.45 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

6.61 PLN
4.45 PLN

Transportation

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.11 times more for transportation in Austria than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 215.43 PLN (59.01 USD) in Austria and 318.14 PLN (87.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Austria.

215.43 PLN
318.14 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.14 PLN (2.78 USD) in Austria and 6.79 PLN (1.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33% lower in South Africa.

10.14 PLN
6.79 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 136.86 PLN (37.49 USD) in Austria and 15.27 PLN (4.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in South Africa.

136.86 PLN
15.27 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.45 PLN (2.31 USD) in Austria and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Africa.

8.45 PLN
3.39 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.9 PLN (4.63 USD) in Austria and 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Africa.

16.90 PLN
4.24 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria 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 50.69 PLN (13.88 USD) in Austria and 27.57 PLN (7.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in South Africa.

50.69 PLN
27.57 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 183.96 PLN (50.39 USD) in Austria and 129.29 PLN (35.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in South Africa.

183.96 PLN
129.29 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 97.49 PLN (26.7 USD) in Austria and 50.71 PLN (13.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48% lower in South Africa.

97.49 PLN
50.71 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.35 times more for renting an apartment in Austria 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 4560 PLN (1248.99 USD) in Austria and 1621 PLN (444.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Africa.

4 560 PLN
1 621 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 3280 PLN (898.48 USD) in Austria and 1453 PLN (398.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in South Africa.

3 280 PLN
1 453 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 8491 PLN (2325.73 USD) in Austria and 3606 PLN (987.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Africa.

8 491 PLN
3 606 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 5821 PLN (1594.31 USD) in Austria and 2738 PLN (749.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53% lower in South Africa.

5 821 PLN
2 738 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.36 times more for buying an apartment in Austria 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 39400 PLN (10791.79 USD) in Austria and 3765 PLN (1031.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in South Africa.

39 400 PLN
3 765 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 25198 PLN (6901.68 USD) in Austria and 2469 PLN (676.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in South Africa.

25 198 PLN
2 469 PLN

Salary

PLNEURZARUSD

Austria vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.32 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12158 PLN (3330.03 USD) in Austria and 5242 PLN (1435.72 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 56.9% lower in South Africa.

12 158 PLN
5 242 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURZARUSD

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

One star

-
189 PLN

Two stars

636 PLN
201 PLN

Three stars

965 PLN
356 PLN

Four stars

1 268 PLN
587 PLN

Five stars

2 783 PLN
1 354 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Austria: 7 cities, 283 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagBangladeshflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagEgyptflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagThe BahamasflagCanada vs.
flagGrenadaflagCanada vs.
flagIcelandflagUnited States vs.
flagNew ZealandflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagKazakhstanflagCanada vs.
flagMadagascar