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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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Table of contents

Grocery

PLNEURZARUSD

Spain vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.46 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.64 PLN (2.65 USD) in Spain and 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in South Africa.

9.64 PLN
6.26 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.99 PLN (2.2 USD) in Spain and 5.74 PLN (1.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in South Africa.

7.99 PLN
5.74 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 61.8 PLN (17.01 USD) in Spain and 25.26 PLN (6.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in South Africa.

61.80 PLN
25.26 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.4 PLN (8.09 USD) in Spain and 21.46 PLN (5.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27% lower in South Africa.

29.40 PLN
21.46 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 32.91 PLN (9.06 USD) in Spain and 18.06 PLN (4.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

32.91 PLN
18.06 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.38 PLN (6.99 USD) in Spain and 11.8 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in South Africa.

25.38 PLN
11.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.12 PLN (1.41 USD) in Spain and 5.05 PLN (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in South Africa.

5.12 PLN
5.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.56 PLN (3.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 9.54 PLN (2.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24% lower in South Africa.

12.56 PLN
9.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.29 PLN (2.28 USD) in Spain and 6.02 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in South Africa.

8.29 PLN
6.02 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 59.87 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 57.72 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in South Africa.

59.87 PLN
57.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.03 PLN (1.39 USD) in Spain and 4.09 PLN (1.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in South Africa.

5.03 PLN
4.09 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.22 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain and 4.13 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in South Africa.

6.22 PLN
4.13 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.21 PLN (14.65 USD) in Spain and 31.66 PLN (8.71 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in South Africa.

53.21 PLN
31.66 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.48 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain and 4.53 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Spain.

4.48 PLN
4.53 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.78 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain and 5.55 PLN (1.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in South Africa.

7.78 PLN
5.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.43 PLN (2.6 USD) in Spain and 5.8 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in South Africa.

9.43 PLN
5.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.61 PLN (2.1 USD) in Spain and 5.61 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in South Africa.

7.61 PLN
5.61 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.18 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Spain.

6.18 PLN
6.31 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 39.89 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 33.64 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in South Africa.

39.89 PLN
33.64 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.07 PLN (2.77 USD) in Spain and 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in South Africa.

10.07 PLN
6.26 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.55 PLN (0.98 USD) in Spain and 3.5 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in South Africa.

3.55 PLN
3.50 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.57 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.51 PLN (3.17 USD) in Spain and 8.58 PLN (2.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in South Africa.

11.51 PLN
8.58 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.55 PLN (3.18 USD) in Spain and 4.09 PLN (1.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in South Africa.

11.55 PLN
4.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.8 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain and 10.73 PLN (2.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in South Africa.

14.80 PLN
10.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.92 PLN (4.66 USD) in Spain and 9.66 PLN (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in South Africa.

16.92 PLN
9.66 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.3 PLN (11.64 USD) in Spain and 18.67 PLN (5.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Africa.

42.30 PLN
18.67 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 253.79 PLN (69.86 USD) in Spain and 171.69 PLN (47.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in South Africa.

253.79 PLN
171.69 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.45 PLN (17.47 USD) in Spain and 42.92 PLN (11.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in South Africa.

63.45 PLN
42.92 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.83 PLN (2.15 USD) in Spain and 3.1 PLN (0.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in South Africa.

7.83 PLN
3.10 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURZARUSD

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 6.04 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 4.53 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25% lower in South Africa.

6.04 PLN
4.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.37 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 4.43 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in South Africa.

6.37 PLN
4.43 PLN

LPG 1L

4.01 PLN
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Transportation

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.13 times less for transportation in Spain than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 179.77 PLN (49.49 USD) in Spain and 321.93 PLN (88.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Spain.

179.77 PLN
321.93 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.34 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 6.87 PLN (1.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Spain.

6.34 PLN
6.87 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 105.75 PLN (29.11 USD) in Spain and 15.45 PLN (4.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in South Africa.

105.75 PLN
15.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.5 PLN (1.51 USD) in Spain and 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in South Africa.

5.50 PLN
3.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.8 PLN (4.08 USD) in Spain and 4.29 PLN (1.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71% lower in South Africa.

14.80 PLN
4.29 PLN

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 42.3 PLN (11.64 USD) in Spain and 27.9 PLN (7.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34% lower in South Africa.

42.30 PLN
27.90 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 193.81 PLN (53.35 USD) in Spain and 130.83 PLN (36.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in South Africa.

193.81 PLN
130.83 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.84 PLN (17.85 USD) in Spain and 51.31 PLN (14.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in South Africa.

64.84 PLN
51.31 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.93 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 5973 PLN (1644.2 USD) in Spain and 1640 PLN (451.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in South Africa.

5 973 PLN
1 640 PLN

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 4147 PLN (1141.47 USD) in Spain and 1471 PLN (404.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Africa.

4 147 PLN
1 471 PLN

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 10707 PLN (2947.39 USD) in Spain and 3649 PLN (1004.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Africa.

10 707 PLN
3 649 PLN

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 7075 PLN (1947.66 USD) in Spain and 2771 PLN (762.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

7 075 PLN
2 771 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.36 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 28836 PLN (7937.87 USD) in Spain and 3809 PLN (1048.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in South Africa.

28 836 PLN
3 809 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 17605 PLN (4846.15 USD) in Spain and 2498 PLN (687.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

17 605 PLN
2 498 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.7 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9030 PLN (2485.79 USD) in Spain and 5304 PLN (1460.11 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 41.3% lower in South Africa.

9 030 PLN
5 304 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURZARUSD

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

One star

394 PLN
188 PLN

Two stars

445 PLN
200 PLN

Three stars

625 PLN
354 PLN

Four stars

790 PLN
584 PLN

Five stars

1 656 PLN
1 347 PLN

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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