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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

PLNZARUSDEUR

France vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.13 times more for grocery shopping in France than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.58 PLN (3.45 USD) in France and 6.14 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in South Africa.

12.58 PLN
6.14 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.98 PLN (2.46 USD) in France and 5.63 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in South Africa.

8.98 PLN
5.63 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.65 PLN (19.93 USD) in France and 24.77 PLN (6.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Africa.

72.65 PLN
24.77 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 33.89 PLN (9.3 USD) in France and 21.05 PLN (5.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in South Africa.

33.89 PLN
21.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 53.97 PLN (14.8 USD) in France and 17.72 PLN (4.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in South Africa.

53.97 PLN
17.72 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 55.07 PLN (15.11 USD) in France and 11.58 PLN (3.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79% lower in South Africa.

55.07 PLN
11.58 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.12 PLN (2.78 USD) in France and 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Africa.

10.12 PLN
4.95 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.65 PLN (5.39 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 9.35 PLN (2.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Africa.

19.65 PLN
9.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15 PLN (4.11 USD) in France and 5.91 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

15.00 PLN
5.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.75 PLN (17.49 USD) in France and 57.92 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in South Africa.

63.75 PLN
57.92 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.9 PLN (1.89 USD) in France and 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

6.90 PLN
4.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.29 PLN (2 USD) in France and 4.05 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

7.29 PLN
4.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 96.71 PLN (26.53 USD) in France and 31.05 PLN (8.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

96.71 PLN
31.05 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.76 PLN (1.58 USD) in France and 4.44 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in South Africa.

5.76 PLN
4.44 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.97 PLN (3.01 USD) in France and 5.45 PLN (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in South Africa.

10.97 PLN
5.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.71 PLN (3.49 USD) in France and 5.69 PLN (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in South Africa.

12.71 PLN
5.69 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.49 PLN (2.6 USD) in France and 5.51 PLN (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

9.49 PLN
5.51 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.18 PLN (3.07 USD) in France and 6.19 PLN (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Africa.

11.18 PLN
6.19 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 60.11 PLN (16.49 USD) in France and 33.75 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in South Africa.

60.11 PLN
33.75 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.49 PLN (3.97 USD) in France and 6.14 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in South Africa.

14.49 PLN
6.14 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.01 PLN (0.83 USD) in France and 3.43 PLN (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in France.

3.01 PLN
3.43 PLN

Restaurant

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France vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.87 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.33 PLN (4.75 USD) in France and 8.42 PLN (2.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

17.33 PLN
8.42 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 14.83 PLN (4.07 USD) in France and 4.02 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in South Africa.

14.83 PLN
4.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.65 PLN (8.13 USD) in France and 10.53 PLN (2.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Africa.

29.65 PLN
10.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.65 PLN (8.13 USD) in France and 9.47 PLN (2.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

29.65 PLN
9.47 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 50.83 PLN (13.94 USD) in France and 18.32 PLN (5.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64% lower in South Africa.

50.83 PLN
18.32 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 275.34 PLN (75.54 USD) in France and 168.42 PLN (46.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in South Africa.

275.34 PLN
168.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.54 PLN (17.43 USD) in France and 42.1 PLN (11.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

63.54 PLN
42.10 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 12.2 PLN (3.35 USD) in France and 3.04 PLN (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

12.20 PLN
3.04 PLN

Fuel

PLNZARUSDEUR

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 7.07 PLN (1.94 USD) in France and 4.55 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in South Africa.

7.07 PLN
4.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.32 PLN (2.01 USD) in France and 4.45 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

7.32 PLN
4.45 PLN

LPG 1L

4.22 PLN
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Transportation

PLNZARUSDEUR

France vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.83 times more for transportation in France than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 374.46 PLN (102.73 USD) in France and 315.78 PLN (86.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in South Africa.

374.46 PLN
315.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.91 USD) in France and 6.74 PLN (1.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

10.59 PLN
6.74 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 203.33 PLN (55.78 USD) in France and 15.16 PLN (4.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in South Africa.

203.33 PLN
15.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.47 PLN (2.32 USD) in France and 3.37 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in South Africa.

8.47 PLN
3.37 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 33.89 PLN (9.3 USD) in France and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in South Africa.

33.89 PLN
4.21 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNZARUSDEUR

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 59.3 PLN (16.27 USD) in France and 27.37 PLN (7.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in South Africa.

59.30 PLN
27.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 146.69 PLN (40.24 USD) in France and 128.33 PLN (35.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in South Africa.

146.69 PLN
128.33 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 70.32 PLN (19.29 USD) in France and 50.33 PLN (13.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in South Africa.

70.32 PLN
50.33 PLN

Flats for rent

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France vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.52 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 6278 PLN (1722.34 USD) in France and 1609 PLN (441.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in South Africa.

6 278 PLN
1 609 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 4421 PLN (1212.77 USD) in France and 1443 PLN (395.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in South Africa.

4 421 PLN
1 443 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 13327 PLN (3656.08 USD) in France and 3579 PLN (981.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in South Africa.

13 327 PLN
3 579 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 8876 PLN (2435.08 USD) in France and 2718 PLN (745.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in South Africa.

8 876 PLN
2 718 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNZARUSDEUR

France vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.16 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 52025 PLN (14272.45 USD) in France and 3737 PLN (1025.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in South Africa.

52 025 PLN
3 737 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 35601 PLN (9766.54 USD) in France and 2450 PLN (672.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in South Africa.

35 601 PLN
2 450 PLN

Salary

PLNZARUSDEUR

France vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.54 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 13197 PLN (3620.39 USD) in France and 5203 PLN (1427.34 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

13 197 PLN
5 203 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

288 PLN
189 PLN

Two stars

312 PLN
201 PLN

Three stars

407 PLN
355 PLN

Four stars

697 PLN
586 PLN

Five stars

1 697 PLN
1 351 PLN

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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