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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 1.99 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.16 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.88 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Africa.

13.16 PLN
6.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.61 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.31 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in South Africa.

7.61 PLN
6.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.82 PLN (13.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.78 PLN (7.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in South Africa.

54.82 PLN
27.78 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.94 PLN (11.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.61 PLN (5.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Africa.

44.94 PLN
23.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.84 PLN (8.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.86 PLN (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in South Africa.

33.84 PLN
19.86 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 89.88 PLN (22.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.98 PLN (3.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in South Africa.

89.88 PLN
12.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.64 PLN (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.55 PLN (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in South Africa.

12.64 PLN
5.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.24 PLN (4.88 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 10.49 PLN (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in South Africa.

19.24 PLN
10.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.75 PLN (3.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.63 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in South Africa.

15.75 PLN
6.63 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 116.83 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 62.7 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

116.83 PLN
62.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.34 PLN (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in South Africa.

5.34 PLN
4.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.67 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.54 PLN (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in South Africa.

8.67 PLN
4.54 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.08 PLN (10.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.82 PLN (8.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in South Africa.

42.08 PLN
34.82 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.87 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.98 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in South Africa.

6.87 PLN
4.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.08 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.11 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in South Africa.

7.08 PLN
6.11 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.16 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.38 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Africa.

12.16 PLN
6.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.34 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.18 PLN (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in South Africa.

6.34 PLN
6.18 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.94 PLN (1.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in South Africa.

9.83 PLN
6.94 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.88 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.54 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

75.88 PLN
36.54 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.22 PLN (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.89 PLN (1.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in South Africa.

14.22 PLN
6.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.45 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.85 PLN (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in South Africa.

7.45 PLN
3.85 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.28 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 20.25 PLN (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.44 PLN (2.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Africa.

20.25 PLN
9.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.1 PLN (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.5 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in South Africa.

11.10 PLN
4.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 34.21 PLN (8.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.8 PLN (2.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Africa.

34.21 PLN
11.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.24 PLN (7.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.62 PLN (2.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66% lower in South Africa.

31.24 PLN
10.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.29 PLN (10.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.54 PLN (5.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in South Africa.

42.29 PLN
20.54 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 422.94 PLN (107.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 188.85 PLN (47.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in South Africa.

422.94 PLN
188.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 105.74 PLN (26.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.21 PLN (11.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

105.74 PLN
47.21 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.98 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.41 PLN (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Africa.

6.98 PLN
3.41 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 7.61 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.92 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

7.61 PLN
4.92 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.21 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.81 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

7.21 PLN
4.81 PLN

LPG 1L

5.03 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.09 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 983.82 PLN (249.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 354.09 PLN (89.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64% lower in South Africa.

983.82 PLN
354.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.86 PLN (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.55 PLN (1.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Africa.

15.86 PLN
7.55 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 158.6 PLN (40.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17 PLN (4.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in South Africa.

158.60 PLN
17.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 13.22 PLN (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in South Africa.

13.22 PLN
3.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 23.26 PLN (5.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.72 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in South Africa.

23.26 PLN
4.72 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 79.3 PLN (20.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.69 PLN (7.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in South Africa.

79.30 PLN
30.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 254.82 PLN (64.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 143.9 PLN (36.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

254.82 PLN
143.90 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 94.9 PLN (24.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 56.44 PLN (14.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in South Africa.

94.90 PLN
56.44 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.42 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 11726 PLN (2971.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1804 PLN (457.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in South Africa.

11 726 PLN
1 804 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 8749 PLN (2217.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1618 PLN (409.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in South Africa.

8 749 PLN
1 618 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 21787 PLN (5521.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4013 PLN (1017.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in South Africa.

21 787 PLN
4 013 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 14543 PLN (3685.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3047 PLN (772.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79% lower in South Africa.

14 543 PLN
3 047 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.99 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 80210 PLN (20328.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4190 PLN (1061.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in South Africa.

80 210 PLN
4 190 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 44606 PLN (11304.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2748 PLN (696.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in South Africa.

44 606 PLN
2 748 PLN

Salary

PLNGBPEURZARUSD

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.69 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15697 PLN (3978.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5834 PLN (1478.58 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 62.8% lower in South Africa.

15 697 PLN
5 834 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

631 PLN
205 PLN

Two stars

482 PLN
218 PLN

Three stars

503 PLN
384 PLN

Four stars

654 PLN
635 PLN

Five stars

1 664 PLN
1 463 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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