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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

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Canada vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.18 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.28 EUR (3.56 USD) in Canada and 1.32 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in South Africa.

3.28 EUR
1.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
1.26 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.38 EUR (13.44 USD) in Canada and 6.49 EUR (7.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Africa.

12.38 EUR
6.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.02 EUR (11.97 USD) in Canada and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

11.02 EUR
3.92 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.77 EUR (11.69 USD) in Canada and 3.99 EUR (4.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

10.77 EUR
3.99 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.65 EUR (12.64 USD) in Canada and 2.45 EUR (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79% lower in South Africa.

11.65 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.09 EUR (2.27 USD) in Canada and 1.16 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in South Africa.

2.09 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 EUR (3.19 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.75 EUR (1.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in South Africa.

2.94 EUR
1.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.48 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 1.43 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in South Africa.

2.48 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.92 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 14.64 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

25.92 EUR
14.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.43 USD) in Canada and 0.88 EUR (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in South Africa.

2.24 EUR
0.88 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.49 USD) in Canada and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Africa.

2.30 EUR
0.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.52 EUR (11.42 USD) in Canada and 5.87 EUR (6.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in South Africa.

10.52 EUR
5.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.44 EUR (2.65 USD) in Canada and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Africa.

2.44 EUR
0.91 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 1.08 EUR (1.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

2.41 EUR
1.08 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.02 EUR (3.28 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in South Africa.

3.02 EUR
1.26 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.41 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Africa.

2.41 EUR
1.11 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.76 EUR (3 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in South Africa.

2.76 EUR
1.26 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.03 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 8.53 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

19.03 EUR
8.53 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.4 EUR (3.69 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Africa.

3.40 EUR
1.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in South Africa.

1.51 EUR
0.82 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.32 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.3 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 1.58 EUR (1.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in South Africa.

3.30 EUR
1.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in Canada and 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in South Africa.

1.81 EUR
0.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.4 EUR (5.86 USD) in Canada and 1.86 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Africa.

5.40 EUR
1.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.08 EUR (6.6 USD) in Canada and 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Africa.

6.08 EUR
1.96 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.78 EUR (9.53 USD) in Canada and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

8.78 EUR
3.92 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.01 EUR (87.96 USD) in Canada and 34.3 EUR (37.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Africa.

81.01 EUR
34.30 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.53 EUR (16.86 USD) in Canada and 8.09 EUR (8.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in South Africa.

15.53 EUR
8.09 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Canada and 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59% lower in South Africa.

1.44 EUR
0.59 EUR

Fuel

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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 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in Canada and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in South Africa.

1.16 EUR
1.15 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Canada and 1.1 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in South Africa.

1.13 EUR
1.10 EUR

LPG 1L

0.87 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.9 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 105.32 EUR (114.35 USD) in Canada and 63.7 EUR (69.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in South Africa.

105.32 EUR
63.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.19 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in South Africa.

2.19 EUR
1.52 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.93 EUR (22.72 USD) in Canada and 2.63 EUR (2.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in South Africa.

20.93 EUR
2.63 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Canada and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in South Africa.

1.18 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.02 EUR (3.28 USD) in Canada and 1.23 EUR (1.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Africa.

3.02 EUR
1.23 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 10.13 EUR (11 USD) in Canada and 5.27 EUR (5.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48% lower in South Africa.

10.13 EUR
5.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 42.4 EUR (46.03 USD) in Canada and 28.14 EUR (30.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in South Africa.

42.40 EUR
28.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.05 EUR (17.42 USD) in Canada and 8.28 EUR (8.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Africa.

16.05 EUR
8.28 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.98 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 1640 EUR (1780.61 USD) in Canada and 341.61 EUR (370.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in South Africa.

1 640 EUR
341.61 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 1377 EUR (1495.46 USD) in Canada and 312.64 EUR (339.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in South Africa.

1 377 EUR
312.64 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 2622 EUR (2846.5 USD) in Canada and 661.65 EUR (718.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in South Africa.

2 622 EUR
661.65 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 2134 EUR (2317.33 USD) in Canada and 637.56 EUR (692.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in South Africa.

2 134 EUR
637.56 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.61 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 8613 EUR (9351.46 USD) in Canada and 708.73 EUR (769.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in South Africa.

8 613 EUR
708.73 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 6755 EUR (7334.51 USD) in Canada and 614.42 EUR (667.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in South Africa.

6 755 EUR
614.42 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.22 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2854 EUR (3099.22 USD) in Canada and 1287 EUR (1397.44 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 54.9% lower in South Africa.

2 854 EUR
1 287 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

125 EUR
33.3 EUR

Two stars

169 EUR
48.1 EUR

Three stars

214 EUR
74 EUR

Four stars

277 EUR
91.9 EUR

Five stars

562 EUR
234 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • Canada: 19 cities, 877 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 968 hotels

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