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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.

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Grocery

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Austria vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.84 times more for grocery shopping in Austria than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.17 PLN (3.05 USD) in Austria and 6.04 PLN (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in South Africa.

11.17 PLN
6.04 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.04 PLN (2.47 USD) in Austria and 5.54 PLN (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

9.04 PLN
5.54 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 89.91 PLN (24.54 USD) in Austria and 24.39 PLN (6.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

89.91 PLN
24.39 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.59 PLN (6.99 USD) in Austria and 20.72 PLN (5.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19% lower in South Africa.

25.59 PLN
20.72 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 56.17 PLN (15.33 USD) in Austria and 17.44 PLN (4.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69% lower in South Africa.

56.17 PLN
17.44 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.72 PLN (7.57 USD) in Austria and 11.4 PLN (3.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Africa.

27.72 PLN
11.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.37 PLN (1.47 USD) in Austria and 4.87 PLN (1.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in South Africa.

5.37 PLN
4.87 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.93 PLN (4.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Austria and 9.21 PLN (2.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in South Africa.

16.93 PLN
9.21 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.38 PLN (2.01 USD) in Austria and 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in South Africa.

7.38 PLN
5.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 51.28 PLN (14 USD) in Austria and 58.21 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Austria.

51.28 PLN
58.21 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.34 PLN (2 USD) in Austria and 3.95 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Africa.

7.34 PLN
3.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.53 PLN (2.88 USD) in Austria and 3.99 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in South Africa.

10.53 PLN
3.99 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.3 PLN (17.83 USD) in Austria and 30.57 PLN (8.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in South Africa.

65.30 PLN
30.57 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.4 PLN (1.75 USD) in Austria and 4.37 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in South Africa.

6.40 PLN
4.37 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.59 PLN (2.07 USD) in Austria and 5.36 PLN (1.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in South Africa.

7.59 PLN
5.36 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.5 PLN (3.41 USD) in Austria and 5.6 PLN (1.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

12.50 PLN
5.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.89 PLN (2.15 USD) in Austria and 5.42 PLN (1.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in South Africa.

7.89 PLN
5.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.11 PLN (2.76 USD) in Austria and 6.09 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Africa.

10.11 PLN
6.09 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.18 PLN (14.79 USD) in Austria and 33.92 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Africa.

54.18 PLN
33.92 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.57 PLN (4.25 USD) in Austria and 6.05 PLN (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

15.57 PLN
6.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.41 PLN (0.93 USD) in Austria and 3.38 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in South Africa.

3.41 PLN
3.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Austria vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.05 times more for meals in restaurants in Austria than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.51 PLN (5.05 USD) in Austria and 8.29 PLN (2.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

18.51 PLN
8.29 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.84 PLN (3.5 USD) in Austria and 3.95 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in South Africa.

12.84 PLN
3.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.33 PLN (5.82 USD) in Austria and 10.36 PLN (2.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

21.33 PLN
10.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.33 PLN (5.82 USD) in Austria and 9.33 PLN (2.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

21.33 PLN
9.33 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.65 PLN (11.64 USD) in Austria and 18.03 PLN (4.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Africa.

42.65 PLN
18.03 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 341.2 PLN (93.14 USD) in Austria and 165.79 PLN (45.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

341.20 PLN
165.79 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.98 PLN (17.46 USD) in Austria and 41.45 PLN (11.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in South Africa.

63.98 PLN
41.45 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.73 PLN (3.2 USD) in Austria and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in South Africa.

11.73 PLN
2.99 PLN

Fuel

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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 6.65 PLN (1.82 USD) in Austria and 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in South Africa.

6.65 PLN
4.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in Austria and 4.47 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in South Africa.

6.63 PLN
4.47 PLN

Transportation

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Austria vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.15 times more for transportation in Austria than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 217.52 PLN (59.38 USD) in Austria and 310.86 PLN (84.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30% lower in Austria.

217.52 PLN
310.86 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.24 PLN (2.79 USD) in Austria and 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

10.24 PLN
6.63 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 138.19 PLN (37.72 USD) in Austria and 14.92 PLN (4.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in South Africa.

138.19 PLN
14.92 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.53 PLN (2.33 USD) in Austria and 3.32 PLN (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

8.53 PLN
3.32 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.06 PLN (4.66 USD) in Austria and 4.14 PLN (1.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in South Africa.

17.06 PLN
4.14 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 51.18 PLN (13.97 USD) in Austria and 26.94 PLN (7.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Africa.

51.18 PLN
26.94 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 185.74 PLN (50.71 USD) in Austria and 126.33 PLN (34.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Africa.

185.74 PLN
126.33 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 98.44 PLN (26.87 USD) in Austria and 49.55 PLN (13.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Africa.

98.44 PLN
49.55 PLN

Flats for rent

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Austria vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.43 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 4604 PLN (1256.9 USD) in Austria and 1584 PLN (432.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Africa.

4 604 PLN
1 584 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 3312 PLN (904.17 USD) in Austria and 1420 PLN (387.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in South Africa.

3 312 PLN
1 420 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 8573 PLN (2340.45 USD) in Austria and 3523 PLN (961.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Africa.

8 573 PLN
3 523 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 5877 PLN (1604.41 USD) in Austria and 2675 PLN (730.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in South Africa.

5 877 PLN
2 675 PLN

Flats for sale

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Austria vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.71 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 39782 PLN (10860.11 USD) in Austria and 3679 PLN (1004.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in South Africa.

39 782 PLN
3 679 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 25442 PLN (6945.38 USD) in Austria and 2412 PLN (658.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in South Africa.

25 442 PLN
2 412 PLN

Salary

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Austria vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Austria is 2.4 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12276 PLN (3351.11 USD) in Austria and 5122 PLN (1398.18 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 58.3% lower in South Africa.

12 276 PLN
5 122 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
190 PLN

Two stars

638 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

969 PLN
357 PLN

Four stars

1 272 PLN
589 PLN

Five stars

2 792 PLN
1 358 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

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