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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

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France vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.07 times more for grocery shopping in France than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.17 USD in France and 1.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in South Africa.

3.17 USD
1.47 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 USD in France and 1.41 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Africa.

2.12 USD
1.41 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.21 USD in France and 7.24 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

23.21 USD
7.24 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.39 USD in France and 4.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in South Africa.

9.39 USD
4.37 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.46 USD in France and 4.45 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Africa.

13.46 USD
4.45 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.96 USD in France and 2.73 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

10.96 USD
2.73 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.15 USD in France and 1.3 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in South Africa.

2.15 USD
1.30 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.67 USD for 12 eggs in France and 1.95 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in South Africa.

3.67 USD
1.95 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.19 USD in France and 1.59 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in South Africa.

3.19 USD
1.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

17.49 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.53 USD in France and 0.98 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in South Africa.

1.53 USD
0.98 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.05 USD in France and 0.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Africa.

2.05 USD
0.89 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.4 USD in France and 6.54 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

17.40 USD
6.54 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 USD in France and 1.02 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15% lower in South Africa.

1.20 USD
1.02 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.24 USD in France and 1.2 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Africa.

2.24 USD
1.20 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.95 USD in France and 1.4 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in South Africa.

2.95 USD
1.40 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.25 USD in France and 1.24 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in South Africa.

2.25 USD
1.24 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.3 USD in France and 1.4 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in South Africa.

2.30 USD
1.40 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.49 USD in France and 9.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Africa.

16.49 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.82 USD in France and 1.41 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in South Africa.

3.82 USD
1.41 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 USD in France and 0.91 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in France.

0.87 USD
0.91 USD

Restaurant

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France vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.88 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.8 USD in France and 1.76 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in South Africa.

3.80 USD
1.76 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.06 USD in France and 0.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in South Africa.

3.06 USD
0.88 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.78 USD in France and 2.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in South Africa.

6.78 USD
2.08 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.26 USD in France and 2.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Africa.

6.26 USD
2.19 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.44 USD in France and 4.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Africa.

10.44 USD
4.37 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 62.61 USD in France and 38.27 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in South Africa.

62.61 USD
38.27 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.65 USD in France and 9.02 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in South Africa.

15.65 USD
9.02 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.53 USD in France and 0.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

2.53 USD
0.66 USD

Fuel

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France vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in France than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.75 USD in France and 1.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in South Africa.

1.75 USD
1.21 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.85 USD in France and 1.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in South Africa.

1.85 USD
1.19 USD

LPG 1L

1.10 USD
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Transportation

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France vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.84 times more for transportation in France than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 87.66 USD in France and 71.07 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Africa.

87.66 USD
71.07 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.09 USD in France and 1.69 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in South Africa.

2.09 USD
1.69 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 46.96 USD in France and 2.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in South Africa.

46.96 USD
2.93 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 USD in France and 1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

1.72 USD
1.00 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.22 USD in France and 1.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Africa.

5.22 USD
1.37 USD

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 13.57 USD in France and 5.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in South Africa.

13.57 USD
5.88 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.03 USD in France and 31.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in South Africa.

38.03 USD
31.39 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.82 USD in France and 9.24 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

16.82 USD
9.24 USD

Flats for rent

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France vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.36 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 1335 USD in France and 381.1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in South Africa.

1 335 USD
381.10 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 997.83 USD in France and 348.78 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Africa.

997.83 USD
348.78 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 3008 USD in France and 738.14 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in South Africa.

3 008 USD
738.14 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 1991 USD in France and 711.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in South Africa.

1 991 USD
711.26 USD

Flats for sale

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France vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.89 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 12884 USD in France and 790.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in South Africa.

12 884 USD
790.66 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 9093 USD in France and 685.45 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in South Africa.

9 093 USD
685.45 USD

Salary

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France vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in France is 1.94 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2789 USD in France and 1436 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 48.5% lower in South Africa.

2 789 USD
1 436 USD

Hotels

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

One star

79.1 USD
51.9 USD

Two stars

85.6 USD
55.2 USD

Three stars

112 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

191 USD
161 USD

Five stars

466 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) • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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