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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

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.73 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 EUR (2.69 USD) in Spain and 1.4 EUR (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in South Africa.

2.28 EUR
1.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.23 USD) in Spain and 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in South Africa.

1.89 EUR
1.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.23 USD) in Spain and 5.67 EUR (6.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in South Africa.

14.61 EUR
5.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.2 USD) in Spain and 4.82 EUR (5.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in South Africa.

6.95 EUR
4.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.18 USD) in Spain and 4.05 EUR (4.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in South Africa.

7.78 EUR
4.05 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.08 USD) in Spain and 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in South Africa.

6.00 EUR
2.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.43 USD) in Spain and 1.13 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in South Africa.

1.21 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in South Africa.

2.97 EUR
2.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.31 USD) in Spain and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Africa.

1.96 EUR
1.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Spain and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in South Africa.

1.19 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in Spain and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in South Africa.

1.47 EUR
0.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.84 USD) in Spain and 7.1 EUR (8.38 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

12.58 EUR
7.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Spain and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in South Africa.

1.06 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in Spain and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in South Africa.

1.84 EUR
1.25 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.63 USD) in Spain and 1.3 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Africa.

2.23 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) in Spain and 1.26 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30% lower in South Africa.

1.80 EUR
1.26 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Spain and 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in South Africa.

1.46 EUR
1.41 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.81 USD) in Spain and 1.4 EUR (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in South Africa.

2.38 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in Spain and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6% lower in South Africa.

0.84 EUR
0.79 EUR

Restaurant

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.65 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.72 EUR (3.21 USD) in Spain and 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in South Africa.

2.72 EUR
1.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.22 USD) in Spain and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Africa.

2.73 EUR
0.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.13 USD) in Spain and 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Africa.

3.50 EUR
2.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.72 USD) in Spain and 2.17 EUR (2.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in South Africa.

4.00 EUR
2.17 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.79 USD) in Spain and 4.19 EUR (4.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Africa.

10.00 EUR
4.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (70.76 USD) in Spain and 38.53 EUR (45.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

60.00 EUR
38.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.69 USD) in Spain and 9.63 EUR (11.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

15.00 EUR
9.63 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Spain and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in South Africa.

1.85 EUR
0.70 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in Spain than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in South Africa.

1.41 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 1.03 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in South Africa.

1.49 EUR
1.03 EUR

LPG 1L

0.94 EUR
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Transportation

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times less for transportation in Spain than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.5 EUR (50.12 USD) in Spain and 72.24 EUR (85.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Spain.

42.50 EUR
72.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Spain and 1.54 EUR (1.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Spain.

1.50 EUR
1.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.48 USD) in Spain and 3.47 EUR (4.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in South Africa.

25.00 EUR
3.47 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Spain and 0.77 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

1.30 EUR
0.77 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.13 USD) in Spain and 0.96 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in South Africa.

3.50 EUR
0.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURZARUSD

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 10 EUR (11.79 USD) in Spain and 6.26 EUR (7.38 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in South Africa.

10.00 EUR
6.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (54.04 USD) in Spain and 29.36 EUR (34.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in South Africa.

45.82 EUR
29.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.33 EUR (18.08 USD) in Spain and 11.51 EUR (13.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in South Africa.

15.33 EUR
11.51 EUR

Flats for rent

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.08 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 1412 EUR (1665.31 USD) in Spain and 368.11 EUR (434.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

1 412 EUR
368.11 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 980.31 EUR (1156.13 USD) in Spain and 330.03 EUR (389.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Africa.

980.31 EUR
330.03 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 2531 EUR (2985.23 USD) in Spain and 818.72 EUR (965.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in South Africa.

2 531 EUR
818.72 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 1673 EUR (1972.66 USD) in Spain and 621.7 EUR (733.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in South Africa.

1 673 EUR
621.70 EUR

Flats for sale

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.76 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 6817 EUR (8039.78 USD) in Spain and 854.84 EUR (1008.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in South Africa.

6 817 EUR
854.84 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 4162 EUR (4908.37 USD) in Spain and 560.58 EUR (661.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in South Africa.

4 162 EUR
560.58 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.79 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2135 EUR (2517.7 USD) in Spain and 1190 EUR (1403.71 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 44.3% lower in South Africa.

2 135 EUR
1 190 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

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

One star

91.9 EUR
44 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
46.8 EUR

Three stars

146 EUR
82.6 EUR

Four stars

184 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

387 EUR
314 EUR

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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