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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain 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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Spain vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.47 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.64 USD in Spain and 1.71 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in South Africa.

2.64 USD
1.71 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 USD in Spain and 1.56 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Africa.

2.19 USD
1.56 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.93 USD in Spain and 6.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in South Africa.

16.93 USD
6.88 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.06 USD in Spain and 5.85 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in South Africa.

8.06 USD
5.85 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.02 USD in Spain and 4.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in South Africa.

9.02 USD
4.92 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.95 USD in Spain and 3.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Africa.

6.95 USD
3.22 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.4 USD in Spain and 1.38 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in South Africa.

1.40 USD
1.38 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.44 USD for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.6 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in South Africa.

3.44 USD
2.60 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.27 USD in Spain and 1.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Africa.

2.27 USD
1.64 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.48 USD in Spain and 15.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in South Africa.

16.48 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.38 USD in Spain and 1.11 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in South Africa.

1.38 USD
1.11 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.7 USD in Spain and 1.13 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Africa.

1.70 USD
1.13 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.58 USD in Spain and 8.63 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

14.58 USD
8.63 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 USD in Spain and 1.23 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Africa.

1.23 USD
1.23 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.13 USD in Spain and 1.51 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

2.13 USD
1.51 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.58 USD in Spain and 1.58 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in South Africa.

2.58 USD
1.58 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.09 USD in Spain and 1.53 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Africa.

2.09 USD
1.53 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.69 USD in Spain and 1.72 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Spain.

1.69 USD
1.72 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.98 USD in Spain and 9.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in South Africa.

10.98 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.76 USD in Spain and 1.71 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Africa.

2.76 USD
1.71 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 USD in Spain and 0.95 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in South Africa.

0.97 USD
0.95 USD

Restaurant

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Spain vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.58 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.15 USD in Spain and 2.34 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in South Africa.

3.15 USD
2.34 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.16 USD in Spain and 1.12 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in South Africa.

3.16 USD
1.12 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.06 USD in Spain and 2.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in South Africa.

4.06 USD
2.92 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.64 USD in Spain and 2.63 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Africa.

4.64 USD
2.63 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.59 USD in Spain and 5.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in South Africa.

11.59 USD
5.09 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 69.54 USD in Spain and 46.79 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

69.54 USD
46.79 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.39 USD in Spain and 11.7 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

17.39 USD
11.70 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 USD in Spain and 0.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in South Africa.

2.14 USD
0.84 USD

Fuel

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Spain vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times more for fuel in Spain than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 USD in Spain and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in South Africa.

1.66 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in Spain and 1.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in South Africa.

1.75 USD
1.22 USD

LPG 1L

1.10 USD
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Transportation

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.12 times less for transportation in Spain than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 49.26 USD in Spain and 87.74 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Spain.

49.26 USD
87.74 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.74 USD in Spain and 1.87 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 7% lower in Spain.

1.74 USD
1.87 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.98 USD in Spain and 4.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in South Africa.

28.98 USD
4.21 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.51 USD in Spain and 0.94 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in South Africa.

1.51 USD
0.94 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.06 USD in Spain and 1.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in South Africa.

4.06 USD
1.17 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Spain 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 11.59 USD in Spain and 7.6 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in South Africa.

11.59 USD
7.60 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.11 USD in Spain and 35.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in South Africa.

53.11 USD
35.66 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.77 USD in Spain and 13.98 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in South Africa.

17.77 USD
13.98 USD

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.94 times more for renting an apartment in Spain 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 1637 USD in Spain and 447.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in South Africa.

1 637 USD
447.08 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 1136 USD in Spain and 400.83 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

1 136 USD
400.83 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 2934 USD in Spain and 994.36 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

2 934 USD
994.36 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 1939 USD in Spain and 755.07 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

1 939 USD
755.07 USD

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.4 times more for buying an apartment in Spain 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 7901 USD in Spain and 1038 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in South Africa.

7 901 USD
1 038 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 4824 USD in Spain and 680.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in South Africa.

4 824 USD
680.84 USD

Salary

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Spain vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.71 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2474 USD in Spain and 1446 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 41.6% lower in South Africa.

2 474 USD
1 446 USD

Hotels

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

One star

108 USD
51.9 USD

Two stars

123 USD
55.2 USD

Three stars

172 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

217 USD
161 USD

Five stars

456 USD
371 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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