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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in Canada and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in South Africa.

3.43 EUR
1.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Canada and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Canada.

0.97 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.93 EUR (16.29 USD) in Canada and 5.64 EUR (6.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in South Africa.

13.93 EUR
5.64 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.23 EUR (13.14 USD) in Canada and 4.79 EUR (5.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in South Africa.

11.23 EUR
4.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.9 EUR (12.75 USD) in Canada and 4.03 EUR (4.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

10.90 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.48 EUR (14.6 USD) in Canada and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in South Africa.

12.48 EUR
2.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in Canada and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

2.35 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.98 EUR (3.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in South Africa.

2.98 EUR
2.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.27 USD) in Canada and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

2.80 EUR
1.35 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.06 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 13.59 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

24.06 EUR
13.59 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

2.04 EUR
0.91 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in South Africa.

2.32 EUR
0.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.15 EUR (14.21 USD) in Canada and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in South Africa.

12.15 EUR
7.07 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in South Africa.

2.23 EUR
1.01 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.81 USD) in Canada and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in South Africa.

2.40 EUR
1.24 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.87 EUR (3.36 USD) in Canada and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in South Africa.

2.87 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in South Africa.

2.06 EUR
1.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.07 EUR (3.59 USD) in Canada and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in South Africa.

3.07 EUR
1.41 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.67 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 7.92 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

17.67 EUR
7.92 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.53 EUR (4.12 USD) in Canada and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in South Africa.

3.53 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in South Africa.

1.67 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.93 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 (3.86 USD) in Canada and 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in South Africa.

3.30 EUR
1.92 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Canada and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in South Africa.

1.84 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.99 EUR (5.84 USD) in Canada and 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

4.99 EUR
2.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.62 EUR (6.57 USD) in Canada and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Africa.

5.62 EUR
2.16 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.36 EUR (10.95 USD) in Canada and 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

9.36 EUR
4.17 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 71.77 EUR (83.94 USD) in Canada and 38.34 EUR (44.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in South Africa.

71.77 EUR
38.34 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.1 EUR (21.17 USD) in Canada and 9.58 EUR (11.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in South Africa.

18.10 EUR
9.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in South Africa.

1.40 EUR
0.69 EUR

Fuel

EURCADZARUSD

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 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Canada.

0.95 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

0.79 EUR
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Transportation

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.6 times more for transportation in Canada than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.36 EUR (113.86 USD) in Canada and 71.88 EUR (84.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in South Africa.

97.36 EUR
71.88 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.09 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada and 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Africa.

2.09 EUR
1.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.84 EUR (25.55 USD) in Canada and 3.45 EUR (4.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in South Africa.

21.84 EUR
3.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Canada and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in South Africa.

1.25 EUR
0.77 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.12 EUR (3.65 USD) in Canada and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in South Africa.

3.12 EUR
0.96 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 9.99 EUR (11.68 USD) in Canada and 6.23 EUR (7.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in South Africa.

9.99 EUR
6.23 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.49 EUR (56.71 USD) in Canada and 29.21 EUR (34.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Africa.

48.49 EUR
29.21 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.71 EUR (20.71 USD) in Canada and 11.46 EUR (13.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

17.71 EUR
11.46 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.52 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 1541 EUR (1802.34 USD) in Canada and 366.28 EUR (428.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in South Africa.

1 541 EUR
366.28 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 1318 EUR (1541.51 USD) in Canada and 328.39 EUR (384.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

1 318 EUR
328.39 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 2515 EUR (2941.78 USD) in Canada and 814.64 EUR (952.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in South Africa.

2 515 EUR
814.64 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 2117 EUR (2475.37 USD) in Canada and 618.6 EUR (723.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in South Africa.

2 117 EUR
618.60 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.14 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 7762 EUR (9077.15 USD) in Canada and 850.58 EUR (994.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89% lower in South Africa.

7 762 EUR
850.58 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 6515 EUR (7619.39 USD) in Canada and 557.79 EUR (652.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in South Africa.

6 515 EUR
557.79 EUR

Salary

EURCADZARUSD

Canada vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.32 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2743 EUR (3207.88 USD) in Canada and 1184 EUR (1385.02 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 56.8% lower in South Africa.

2 743 EUR
1 184 EUR

Hotels

EURCADZARUSD

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

One star

98 EUR
44.4 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
47.2 EUR

Three stars

144 EUR
83.3 EUR

Four stars

176 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

352 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) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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