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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

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.83 EUR (3.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Africa.

2.83 EUR
1.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.64 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.34 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in South Africa.

1.64 EUR
1.34 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.79 EUR (13.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.89 EUR (6.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50% lower in South Africa.

11.79 EUR
5.89 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.67 EUR (11.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in South Africa.

9.67 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.28 EUR (8.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.21 EUR (4.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in South Africa.

7.28 EUR
4.21 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.33 EUR (22.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.75 EUR (3.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

19.33 EUR
2.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.72 EUR (3.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Africa.

2.72 EUR
1.18 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.14 EUR (4.79 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.22 EUR (2.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Africa.

4.14 EUR
2.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.4 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in South Africa.

3.39 EUR
1.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.59 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.73 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

25.59 EUR
13.73 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in South Africa.

1.15 EUR
0.95 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in South Africa.

1.86 EUR
0.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.05 EUR (10.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.38 EUR (8.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in South Africa.

9.05 EUR
7.38 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

1.48 EUR
1.05 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in South Africa.

1.52 EUR
1.29 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.62 EUR (3.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in South Africa.

2.62 EUR
1.35 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.31 EUR (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Africa.

1.36 EUR
1.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.12 EUR (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in South Africa.

2.12 EUR
1.47 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.62 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

16.62 EUR
8.00 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.06 EUR (3.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in South Africa.

3.06 EUR
1.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.6 EUR (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Africa.

1.60 EUR
0.82 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.31 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 4.36 EUR (5.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 EUR (2.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in South Africa.

4.36 EUR
2.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in South Africa.

2.39 EUR
0.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.36 EUR (8.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66% lower in South Africa.

7.36 EUR
2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.72 EUR (7.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.25 EUR (2.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in South Africa.

6.72 EUR
2.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.1 EUR (10.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.35 EUR (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in South Africa.

9.10 EUR
4.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.97 EUR (105.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.01 EUR (46.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56% lower in South Africa.

90.97 EUR
40.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.74 EUR (26.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10 EUR (11.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56% lower in South Africa.

22.74 EUR
10.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52% lower in South Africa.

1.50 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.53 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

1.67 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Africa.

1.58 EUR
1.05 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.13 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 211.61 EUR (244.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 75.01 EUR (86.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in South Africa.

211.61 EUR
75.01 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.41 EUR (3.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.6 EUR (1.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in South Africa.

3.41 EUR
1.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.11 EUR (39.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.6 EUR (4.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in South Africa.

34.11 EUR
3.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.84 EUR (3.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in South Africa.

2.84 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80% lower in South Africa.

5.00 EUR
1.00 EUR

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 17.06 EUR (19.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.5 EUR (7.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in South Africa.

17.06 EUR
6.50 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.81 EUR (63.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.48 EUR (35.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

54.81 EUR
30.48 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.41 EUR (23.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.96 EUR (13.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Africa.

20.41 EUR
11.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.5 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 2522 EUR (2918.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 382.24 EUR (442.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in South Africa.

2 522 EUR
382.24 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 1882 EUR (2177.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 342.7 EUR (396.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

1 882 EUR
342.70 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 4686 EUR (5421.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 850.15 EUR (983.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in South Africa.

4 686 EUR
850.15 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 3128 EUR (3618.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 645.57 EUR (746.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in South Africa.

3 128 EUR
645.57 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.27 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 17253 EUR (19959.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 887.65 EUR (1026.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in South Africa.

17 253 EUR
887.65 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 9594 EUR (11099.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 582.1 EUR (673.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in South Africa.

9 594 EUR
582.10 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.73 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3376 EUR (3906.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1236 EUR (1429.87 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

3 376 EUR
1 236 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSDGBP

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

One star

138 EUR
44.9 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
47.7 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
84.2 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

364 EUR
320 EUR

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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