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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada 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

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.16 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.09 EUR (3.51 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in South Africa.

3.09 EUR
1.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Canada and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Canada.

1.05 EUR
1.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.65 EUR (13.25 USD) in Canada and 6.19 EUR (7.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in South Africa.

11.65 EUR
6.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.37 EUR (11.8 USD) in Canada and 3.74 EUR (4.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in South Africa.

10.37 EUR
3.74 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.13 EUR (11.52 USD) in Canada and 3.81 EUR (4.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

10.13 EUR
3.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.96 EUR (12.46 USD) in Canada and 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in South Africa.

10.96 EUR
2.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.97 EUR (2.24 USD) in Canada and 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Africa.

1.97 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.76 EUR (3.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in South Africa.

2.76 EUR
1.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

2.34 EUR
1.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.74 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 13.97 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

24.74 EUR
13.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.11 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in South Africa.

2.11 EUR
0.84 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in Canada and 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in South Africa.

2.16 EUR
0.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.9 EUR (11.26 USD) in Canada and 5.59 EUR (6.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

9.90 EUR
5.59 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.29 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62% lower in South Africa.

2.29 EUR
0.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.27 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in South Africa.

2.27 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.84 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Africa.

2.84 EUR
1.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.27 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Africa.

2.27 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.6 EUR (2.95 USD) in Canada and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in South Africa.

2.60 EUR
1.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.17 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 8.14 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

18.17 EUR
8.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.64 USD) in Canada and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in South Africa.

3.20 EUR
1.20 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Canada and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

1.42 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.29 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.11 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

3.11 EUR
1.51 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.7 EUR (1.94 USD) in Canada and 0.75 EUR (0.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Africa.

1.70 EUR
0.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.08 EUR (5.78 USD) in Canada and 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Africa.

5.08 EUR
1.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.72 EUR (6.5 USD) in Canada and 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Africa.

5.72 EUR
1.87 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.26 EUR (9.39 USD) in Canada and 3.74 EUR (4.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in South Africa.

8.26 EUR
3.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.23 EUR (86.7 USD) in Canada and 32.7 EUR (37.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in South Africa.

76.23 EUR
32.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.61 EUR (16.62 USD) in Canada and 7.71 EUR (8.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in South Africa.

14.61 EUR
7.71 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Canada and 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

1.35 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times more for fuel in Canada than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Canada.

1.05 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in South Africa.

1.11 EUR
1.05 EUR

LPG 1L

0.82 EUR
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Transportation

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.87 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.1 EUR (112.71 USD) in Canada and 60.74 EUR (69.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

99.10 EUR
60.74 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.35 USD) in Canada and 1.45 EUR (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in South Africa.

2.06 EUR
1.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.69 EUR (22.4 USD) in Canada and 2.51 EUR (2.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in South Africa.

19.69 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in South Africa.

1.11 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.84 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in South Africa.

2.84 EUR
1.17 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCADZARUSD

Canada 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 9.53 EUR (10.84 USD) in Canada and 5.02 EUR (5.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in South Africa.

9.53 EUR
5.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.9 EUR (45.37 USD) in Canada and 26.83 EUR (30.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in South Africa.

39.90 EUR
26.83 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.1 EUR (17.17 USD) in Canada and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Africa.

15.10 EUR
7.90 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.93 times more for renting an apartment in Canada 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 1543 EUR (1755.01 USD) in Canada and 325.7 EUR (370.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in South Africa.

1 543 EUR
325.70 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 1296 EUR (1473.96 USD) in Canada and 298.08 EUR (338.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

1 296 EUR
298.08 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 2467 EUR (2805.58 USD) in Canada and 630.83 EUR (717.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in South Africa.

2 467 EUR
630.83 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 2008 EUR (2284.02 USD) in Canada and 607.86 EUR (691.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in South Africa.

2 008 EUR
607.86 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.46 times more for buying an apartment in Canada 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 8105 EUR (9217.01 USD) in Canada and 675.71 EUR (768.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in South Africa.

8 105 EUR
675.71 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 6357 EUR (7229.06 USD) in Canada and 585.79 EUR (666.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in South Africa.

6 357 EUR
585.79 EUR

Salary

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.19 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2686 EUR (3054.66 USD) in Canada and 1227 EUR (1395.52 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 54.3% lower in South Africa.

2 686 EUR
1 227 EUR

Hotels

EURCADZARUSD

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

One star

101 EUR
45.6 EUR

Two stars

109 EUR
48.5 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
85.7 EUR

Four stars

181 EUR
141 EUR

Five stars

362 EUR
326 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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