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Cost of Living & Prices:
Australia 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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Australia vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.48 times more for grocery shopping in Australia than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.84 EUR (3.33 USD) in Australia and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Africa.

2.84 EUR
1.43 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in Australia and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in South Africa.

2.39 EUR
1.31 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.07 EUR (14.13 USD) in Australia and 5.78 EUR (6.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in South Africa.

12.07 EUR
5.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.28 EUR (13.2 USD) in Australia and 4.91 EUR (5.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in South Africa.

11.28 EUR
4.91 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.37 EUR (8.62 USD) in Australia and 4.13 EUR (4.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44% lower in South Africa.

7.37 EUR
4.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 28.19 EUR (32.99 USD) in Australia and 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in South Africa.

28.19 EUR
2.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.13 EUR (4.84 USD) in Australia and 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in South Africa.

4.13 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.41 EUR (5.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Australia and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

4.41 EUR
2.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.69 EUR (5.48 USD) in Australia and 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in South Africa.

4.69 EUR
1.38 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 30.14 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia and 13.58 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Africa.

30.14 EUR
13.58 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in Australia and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Africa.

1.87 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Australia and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Africa.

2.37 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.12 EUR (9.5 USD) in Australia and 7.25 EUR (8.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Africa.

8.12 EUR
7.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Australia and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in South Africa.

1.50 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Australia and 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in South Africa.

2.01 EUR
1.27 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in Australia and 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in South Africa.

2.70 EUR
1.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Australia and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in South Africa.

2.19 EUR
1.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Australia and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in South Africa.

1.97 EUR
1.44 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 24.15 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia and 7.91 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in South Africa.

24.15 EUR
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.85 EUR (4.5 USD) in Australia and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Africa.

3.85 EUR
1.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Australia and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in South Africa.

1.13 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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Australia vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times more for meals in restaurants in Australia than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.92 EUR (3.42 USD) in Australia and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in South Africa.

2.92 EUR
1.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Australia and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Africa.

2.23 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.64 EUR (6.6 USD) in Australia and 2.46 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in South Africa.

5.64 EUR
2.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.2 EUR (7.26 USD) in Australia and 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

6.20 EUR
2.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.46 EUR (9.9 USD) in Australia and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in South Africa.

8.46 EUR
4.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 69.17 EUR (80.93 USD) in Australia and 39.3 EUR (45.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in South Africa.

69.17 EUR
39.30 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.1 EUR (16.49 USD) in Australia and 9.83 EUR (11.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in South Africa.

14.10 EUR
9.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Australia and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

1.71 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

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Australia vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times less for fuel in Australia than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Australia.

0.96 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Australia.

0.93 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

0.35 EUR
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Transportation

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Australia vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.19 times more for transportation in Australia than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 122.58 EUR (143.43 USD) in Australia and 73.69 EUR (86.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in South Africa.

122.58 EUR
73.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in Australia and 1.57 EUR (1.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in South Africa.

2.82 EUR
1.57 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45.11 EUR (52.78 USD) in Australia and 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in South Africa.

45.11 EUR
3.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Australia and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in South Africa.

2.54 EUR
0.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.38 EUR (3.96 USD) in Australia and 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71% lower in South Africa.

3.38 EUR
0.98 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Australia 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 13.53 EUR (15.84 USD) in Australia and 6.39 EUR (7.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in South Africa.

13.53 EUR
6.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 52.77 EUR (61.75 USD) in Australia and 29.95 EUR (35.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in South Africa.

52.77 EUR
29.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.07 EUR (21.14 USD) in Australia and 11.75 EUR (13.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35% lower in South Africa.

18.07 EUR
11.75 EUR

Flats for rent

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Australia vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.3 times more for renting an apartment in Australia 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 1878 EUR (2197.38 USD) in Australia and 375.5 EUR (439.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80% lower in South Africa.

1 878 EUR
375.50 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 1304 EUR (1525.86 USD) in Australia and 336.66 EUR (393.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in South Africa.

1 304 EUR
336.66 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 3899 EUR (4561.86 USD) in Australia and 835.16 EUR (977.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in South Africa.

3 899 EUR
835.16 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 2301 EUR (2691.87 USD) in Australia and 634.19 EUR (742.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in South Africa.

2 301 EUR
634.19 EUR

Flats for sale

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Australia vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.97 times more for buying an apartment in Australia 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 10762 EUR (12592.15 USD) in Australia and 872 EUR (1020.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in South Africa.

10 762 EUR
872.00 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 6527 EUR (7637.25 USD) in Australia and 571.84 EUR (669.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in South Africa.

6 527 EUR
571.84 EUR

Salary

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Australia vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Australia is 2.84 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3443 EUR (4029.17 USD) in Australia and 1214 EUR (1420.66 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

3 443 EUR
1 214 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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44.3 EUR

Two stars

98.9 EUR
47.1 EUR

Three stars

129 EUR
83.3 EUR

Four stars

174 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

271 EUR
317 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Australia: 19 cities, 411 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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