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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

PLNGBPEURZARUSD

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.06 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.22 PLN (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.04 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

12.22 PLN
6.04 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.06 PLN (1.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.53 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in South Africa.

7.06 PLN
5.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.87 PLN (14.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.37 PLN (6.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in South Africa.

50.87 PLN
24.37 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.7 PLN (11.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.7 PLN (5.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in South Africa.

41.70 PLN
20.70 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.4 PLN (8.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.42 PLN (4.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in South Africa.

31.40 PLN
17.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.4 PLN (23.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.39 PLN (3.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in South Africa.

83.40 PLN
11.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.72 PLN (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.87 PLN (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

11.72 PLN
4.87 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.86 PLN (4.96 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 9.2 PLN (2.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in South Africa.

17.86 PLN
9.20 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.62 PLN (4.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.81 PLN (1.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in South Africa.

14.62 PLN
5.81 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 106.58 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 57.2 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

106.58 PLN
57.20 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.95 PLN (1.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.94 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in South Africa.

4.95 PLN
3.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.05 PLN (2.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.99 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in South Africa.

8.05 PLN
3.99 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.05 PLN (10.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.54 PLN (8.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in South Africa.

39.05 PLN
30.54 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.38 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.37 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in South Africa.

6.38 PLN
4.37 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.57 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.36 PLN (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in South Africa.

6.57 PLN
5.36 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.28 PLN (3.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.6 PLN (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in South Africa.

11.28 PLN
5.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.89 PLN (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.42 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8% lower in South Africa.

5.89 PLN
5.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.12 PLN (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.08 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

9.12 PLN
6.08 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 69.22 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.33 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

69.22 PLN
33.33 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.2 PLN (3.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.04 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Africa.

13.20 PLN
6.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.92 PLN (1.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.38 PLN (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in South Africa.

6.92 PLN
3.38 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.41 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.79 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.28 PLN (2.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Africa.

18.79 PLN
8.28 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.3 PLN (2.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in South Africa.

10.30 PLN
3.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.74 PLN (8.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.35 PLN (2.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in South Africa.

31.74 PLN
10.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.99 PLN (8.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.32 PLN (2.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

28.99 PLN
9.32 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.25 PLN (10.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.01 PLN (5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in South Africa.

39.25 PLN
18.01 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 392.46 PLN (109.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 165.64 PLN (46.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Africa.

392.46 PLN
165.64 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.12 PLN (27.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.41 PLN (11.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Africa.

98.12 PLN
41.41 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.48 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.99 PLN (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Africa.

6.48 PLN
2.99 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.52 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.94 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

6.94 PLN
4.49 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.58 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.39 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

6.58 PLN
4.39 PLN

LPG 1L

4.59 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.26 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 912.91 PLN (253.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 310.57 PLN (86.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66% lower in South Africa.

912.91 PLN
310.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.72 PLN (4.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.63 PLN (1.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55% lower in South Africa.

14.72 PLN
6.63 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.17 PLN (40.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.91 PLN (4.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in South Africa.

147.17 PLN
14.91 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.26 PLN (3.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.31 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73% lower in South Africa.

12.26 PLN
3.31 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.59 PLN (6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.14 PLN (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in South Africa.

21.59 PLN
4.14 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom 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 73.59 PLN (20.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.92 PLN (7.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

73.59 PLN
26.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 236.46 PLN (65.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 126.21 PLN (35.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in South Africa.

236.46 PLN
126.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.06 PLN (24.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.5 PLN (13.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Africa.

88.06 PLN
49.50 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.73 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 10881 PLN (3022.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1583 PLN (439.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in South Africa.

10 881 PLN
1 583 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 8118 PLN (2255.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1419 PLN (394.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in South Africa.

8 118 PLN
1 419 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 20217 PLN (5616.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3520 PLN (977.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in South Africa.

20 217 PLN
3 520 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 13495 PLN (3748.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2673 PLN (742.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in South Africa.

13 495 PLN
2 673 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 19.03 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 74430 PLN (20677.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3675 PLN (1020.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in South Africa.

74 430 PLN
3 675 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 41391 PLN (11498.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2410 PLN (669.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in South Africa.

41 391 PLN
2 410 PLN

Salary

PLNGBPEURZARUSD

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.85 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14566 PLN (4046.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5117 PLN (1421.54 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 64.9% lower in South Africa.

14 566 PLN
5 117 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

576 PLN
187 PLN

Two stars

440 PLN
199 PLN

Three stars

459 PLN
351 PLN

Four stars

596 PLN
579 PLN

Five stars

1 518 PLN
1 335 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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