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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany 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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Germany vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.75 USD in Germany and 1.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in South Africa.

2.75 USD
1.50 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.83 USD in Germany and 1.43 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in South Africa.

1.83 USD
1.43 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.25 USD in Germany and 7.34 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

15.25 USD
7.34 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.16 USD in Germany and 4.44 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in South Africa.

6.16 USD
4.44 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.49 USD in Germany and 4.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in South Africa.

10.49 USD
4.52 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.58 USD in Germany and 2.77 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in South Africa.

8.58 USD
2.77 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.14 USD in Germany and 1.31 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 13% lower in Germany.

1.14 USD
1.31 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.98 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 34% lower in South Africa.

3.00 USD
1.98 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.6 USD in Germany and 1.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Germany.

1.60 USD
1.62 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.91 USD in Germany and 15.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Germany.

13.91 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.5 USD in Germany and 1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

1.50 USD
1.00 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.8 USD in Germany and 0.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

1.80 USD
0.90 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.97 USD in Germany and 6.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in South Africa.

13.97 USD
6.64 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in Germany and 1.03 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in South Africa.

1.25 USD
1.03 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 USD in Germany and 1.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in South Africa.

1.54 USD
1.22 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.6 USD in Germany and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in South Africa.

2.60 USD
1.42 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.95 USD in Germany and 1.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in South Africa.

1.95 USD
1.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.54 USD in Germany and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in South Africa.

2.54 USD
1.42 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.1 USD in Germany and 9.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

15.10 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.27 USD in Germany and 1.43 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

3.27 USD
1.43 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 USD in Germany and 0.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Germany.

0.72 USD
0.93 USD

Restaurant

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Germany vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.73 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.53 USD in Germany and 1.79 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in South Africa.

3.53 USD
1.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.72 USD in Germany and 0.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Africa.

2.72 USD
0.89 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.29 USD in Germany and 2.11 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in South Africa.

4.29 USD
2.11 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.29 USD in Germany and 2.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in South Africa.

4.29 USD
2.22 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.87 USD in Germany and 4.44 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 55% lower in South Africa.

9.87 USD
4.44 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 64.32 USD in Germany and 38.81 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Africa.

64.32 USD
38.81 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.86 USD in Germany and 9.15 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Africa.

12.86 USD
9.15 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 USD in Germany and 0.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in South Africa.

2.17 USD
0.67 USD

Fuel

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Germany vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.55 times more for fuel in Germany than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.9 USD in Germany and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in South Africa.

1.90 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.89 USD in Germany and 1.2 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in South Africa.

1.89 USD
1.20 USD

LPG 1L

1.13 USD
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Transportation

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Germany vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.73 times more for transportation in Germany than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 91.12 USD in Germany and 72.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in South Africa.

91.12 USD
72.08 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.22 USD in Germany and 1.72 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in South Africa.

3.22 USD
1.72 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.37 USD in Germany and 2.97 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in South Africa.

35.37 USD
2.97 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.25 USD in Germany and 1.01 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in South Africa.

2.25 USD
1.01 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.61 USD in Germany and 1.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in South Africa.

4.61 USD
1.39 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Germany 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 12.86 USD in Germany and 5.96 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Africa.

12.86 USD
5.96 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.36 USD in Germany and 31.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 23% lower in South Africa.

41.36 USD
31.84 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.01 USD in Germany and 9.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

21.01 USD
9.37 USD

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.95 times more for renting an apartment in Germany 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 1373 USD in Germany and 386.51 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in South Africa.

1 373 USD
386.51 USD

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 974.21 USD in Germany and 353.73 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in South Africa.

974.21 USD
353.73 USD

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 2465 USD in Germany and 748.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in South Africa.

2 465 USD
748.62 USD

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 1716 USD in Germany and 721.36 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58% lower in South Africa.

1 716 USD
721.36 USD

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.77 times more for buying an apartment in Germany 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 8697 USD in Germany and 801.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in South Africa.

8 697 USD
801.88 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5930 USD in Germany and 695.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in South Africa.

5 930 USD
695.17 USD

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3217 USD in Germany and 1456 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 54.7% lower in South Africa.

3 217 USD
1 456 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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37.8 USD

Two stars

116 USD
60.5 USD

Three stars

143 USD
75.6 USD

Four stars

166 USD
111 USD

Five stars

382 USD
249 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 746 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 978 hotels

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