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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 2.11 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.38 EUR (3.93 USD) in Canada and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in South Africa.

3.38 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Canada.

0.96 EUR
1.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.75 EUR (15.97 USD) in Canada and 5.82 EUR (6.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Africa.

13.75 EUR
5.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.09 EUR (12.88 USD) in Canada and 4.95 EUR (5.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

11.09 EUR
4.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.76 EUR (12.5 USD) in Canada and 4.16 EUR (4.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in South Africa.

10.76 EUR
4.16 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.32 EUR (14.31 USD) in Canada and 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in South Africa.

12.32 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

2.32 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 EUR (3.42 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in South Africa.

2.94 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.76 EUR (3.2 USD) in Canada and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in South Africa.

2.76 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.23 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 13.68 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

24.23 EUR
13.68 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.01 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in South Africa.

2.01 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.65 USD) in Canada and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

2.29 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12 EUR (13.93 USD) in Canada and 7.3 EUR (8.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

12.00 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Canada and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in South Africa.

2.21 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.75 USD) in Canada and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46% lower in South Africa.

2.37 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.29 USD) in Canada and 1.34 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in South Africa.

2.83 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.03 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in South Africa.

2.03 EUR
1.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.03 EUR (3.52 USD) in Canada and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in South Africa.

3.03 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.79 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 7.97 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

17.79 EUR
7.97 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.48 EUR (4.04 USD) in Canada and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Africa.

3.48 EUR
1.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Canada and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

1.64 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.85 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.26 EUR (3.78 USD) in Canada and 1.98 EUR (2.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in South Africa.

3.26 EUR
1.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) in Canada and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Africa.

1.82 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in Canada and 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in South Africa.

4.93 EUR
2.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.54 EUR (6.44 USD) in Canada and 2.23 EUR (2.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in South Africa.

5.54 EUR
2.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.24 EUR (10.73 USD) in Canada and 4.31 EUR (5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Africa.

9.24 EUR
4.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70.85 EUR (82.27 USD) in Canada and 39.6 EUR (45.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in South Africa.

70.85 EUR
39.60 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.87 EUR (20.75 USD) in Canada and 9.9 EUR (11.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Africa.

17.87 EUR
9.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in South Africa.

1.39 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in Canada than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

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

0.96 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Canada.

1.01 EUR
1.05 EUR

LPG 1L

0.80 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.53 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 96.11 EUR (111.6 USD) in Canada and 74.24 EUR (86.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in South Africa.

96.11 EUR
74.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in South Africa.

2.06 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.56 EUR (25.04 USD) in Canada and 3.56 EUR (4.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in South Africa.

21.56 EUR
3.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Canada and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

1.23 EUR
0.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.08 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

3.08 EUR
0.99 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 9.86 EUR (11.45 USD) in Canada and 6.43 EUR (7.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in South Africa.

9.86 EUR
6.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.86 EUR (55.58 USD) in Canada and 30.17 EUR (35.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37% lower in South Africa.

47.86 EUR
30.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.48 EUR (20.3 USD) in Canada and 11.83 EUR (13.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in South Africa.

17.48 EUR
11.83 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.36 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 1521 EUR (1766.42 USD) in Canada and 378.31 EUR (439.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

1 521 EUR
378.31 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 1301 EUR (1510.78 USD) in Canada and 339.18 EUR (393.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

1 301 EUR
339.18 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 2483 EUR (2883.15 USD) in Canada and 841.41 EUR (977 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

2 483 EUR
841.41 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 2089 EUR (2426.03 USD) in Canada and 638.93 EUR (741.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in South Africa.

2 089 EUR
638.93 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.69 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 7662 EUR (8896.25 USD) in Canada and 878.53 EUR (1020.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in South Africa.

7 662 EUR
878.53 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 6431 EUR (7467.54 USD) in Canada and 576.12 EUR (668.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91% lower in South Africa.

6 431 EUR
576.12 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.21 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2708 EUR (3143.95 USD) in Canada and 1223 EUR (1420.34 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 54.8% lower in South Africa.

2 708 EUR
1 223 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

98.7 EUR
44.7 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
47.5 EUR

Three stars

145 EUR
83.9 EUR

Four stars

177 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

355 EUR
319 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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