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Cost of Living & Prices:
France 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

France vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.16 times more for grocery shopping in France than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) in France and 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in South Africa.

2.97 EUR
1.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in France and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

2.12 EUR
1.30 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.15 EUR (20.09 USD) in France and 5.71 EUR (6.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in South Africa.

17.15 EUR
5.71 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.37 USD) in France and 4.85 EUR (5.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in South Africa.

8.00 EUR
4.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.74 EUR (14.93 USD) in France and 4.08 EUR (4.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68% lower in South Africa.

12.74 EUR
4.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13 EUR (15.23 USD) in France and 2.67 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in South Africa.

13.00 EUR
2.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in France and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in South Africa.

2.39 EUR
1.14 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.64 EUR (5.44 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Africa.

4.64 EUR
2.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.54 EUR (4.15 USD) in France and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Africa.

3.54 EUR
1.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.93 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 13.56 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in South Africa.

14.93 EUR
13.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in France and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

1.63 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in France and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in South Africa.

1.72 EUR
0.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 22.83 EUR (26.75 USD) in France and 7.16 EUR (8.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in South Africa.

22.83 EUR
7.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in France and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25% lower in South Africa.

1.36 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in France and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

2.59 EUR
1.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in France and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

3.00 EUR
1.31 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.24 EUR (2.62 USD) in France and 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Africa.

2.24 EUR
1.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in France and 1.43 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in South Africa.

2.64 EUR
1.43 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.07 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 7.9 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in South Africa.

14.07 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in France and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

3.42 EUR
1.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in France and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in France.

0.71 EUR
0.79 EUR

Restaurant

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France vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.91 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.79 USD) in France and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in South Africa.

4.09 EUR
1.94 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in France and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in South Africa.

3.50 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.2 USD) in France and 2.43 EUR (2.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in South Africa.

7.00 EUR
2.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7 EUR (8.2 USD) in France and 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in South Africa.

7.00 EUR
2.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 EUR (14.06 USD) in France and 4.22 EUR (4.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in South Africa.

12.00 EUR
4.22 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65 EUR (76.16 USD) in France and 38.82 EUR (45.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in South Africa.

65.00 EUR
38.82 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.57 USD) in France and 9.71 EUR (11.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

15.00 EUR
9.71 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in France and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in South Africa.

2.88 EUR
0.70 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSD

France vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.6 times more for fuel in France than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in South Africa.

1.66 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in France and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

1.71 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

0.99 EUR
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Transportation

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France vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.87 times more for transportation in France than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 88.4 EUR (103.57 USD) in France and 72.79 EUR (85.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in South Africa.

88.40 EUR
72.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.93 USD) in France and 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Africa.

2.50 EUR
1.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48 EUR (56.24 USD) in France and 3.49 EUR (4.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in South Africa.

48.00 EUR
3.49 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in France and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61% lower in South Africa.

2.00 EUR
0.78 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8 EUR (9.37 USD) in France and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in South Africa.

8.00 EUR
0.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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France 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 14 EUR (16.4 USD) in France and 6.31 EUR (7.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in South Africa.

14.00 EUR
6.31 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.63 EUR (40.57 USD) in France and 29.58 EUR (34.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Africa.

34.63 EUR
29.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.6 EUR (19.45 USD) in France and 11.6 EUR (13.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in South Africa.

16.60 EUR
11.60 EUR

Flats for rent

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France vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.6 times more for renting an apartment in France 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 1482 EUR (1736.53 USD) in France and 370.9 EUR (434.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Africa.

1 482 EUR
370.90 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 1044 EUR (1222.76 USD) in France and 332.54 EUR (389.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

1 044 EUR
332.54 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 3146 EUR (3686.19 USD) in France and 824.93 EUR (966.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Africa.

3 146 EUR
824.93 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 2095 EUR (2455.13 USD) in France and 626.42 EUR (733.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in South Africa.

2 095 EUR
626.42 EUR

Flats for sale

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France vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.5 times more for buying an apartment in France 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 12282 EUR (14389.97 USD) in France and 861.33 EUR (1009.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93% lower in South Africa.

12 282 EUR
861.33 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 8404 EUR (9846.96 USD) in France and 564.84 EUR (661.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in South Africa.

8 404 EUR
564.84 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSD

France vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.6 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3115 EUR (3650.21 USD) in France and 1199 EUR (1405.12 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 61.5% lower in South Africa.

3 115 EUR
1 199 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

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

One star

67.5 EUR
44.3 EUR

Two stars

73 EUR
47.1 EUR

Three stars

95.4 EUR
83.2 EUR

Four stars

163 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

397 EUR
316 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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