Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. South Africa

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London

Johannesburg

Table of contents

Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.03 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Africa.

2.40 EUR

1.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in South Africa.

1.51 EUR

1.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.38 EUR (14.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.54 EUR (7.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in South Africa.

12.38 EUR

6.54 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.68 EUR (12.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 EUR (4.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

10.68 EUR

3.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.06 EUR (9.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.02 EUR (4.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in South Africa.

8.06 EUR

4.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.6 EUR (17.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.47 EUR (2.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in South Africa.

15.60 EUR

2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

2.37 EUR

1.17 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.09 EUR (3.51 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43% lower in South Africa.

3.09 EUR

1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in South Africa.

2.82 EUR

1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.04 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.97 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in South Africa.

26.04 EUR

13.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in South Africa.

1.03 EUR

0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 42% lower in South Africa.

1.38 EUR

0.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.45 EUR (8.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.91 EUR (6.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in South Africa.

7.45 EUR

5.91 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

1.38 EUR

0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.09 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in South Africa.

1.31 EUR

1.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Africa.

2.36 EUR

1.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in South Africa.

1.32 EUR

1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in South Africa.

2.15 EUR

1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.91 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.14 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in South Africa.

16.91 EUR

8.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.87 EUR (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in South Africa.

2.87 EUR

1.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Africa.

1.36 EUR

0.82 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.43 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.07 EUR (4.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Africa.

4.07 EUR

1.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in South Africa.

2.14 EUR

0.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.12 EUR (8.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in South Africa.

7.12 EUR

1.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.93 EUR (6.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.98 EUR (2.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in South Africa.

5.93 EUR

1.98 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.31 EUR (9.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 EUR (4.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in South Africa.

8.31 EUR

3.95 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.07 EUR (94.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.58 EUR (39.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

83.07 EUR

34.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.8 EUR (20.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.15 EUR (9.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Africa.

17.80 EUR

8.15 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

1.64 EUR

0.60 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in South Africa.

1.59 EUR

1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in South Africa.

1.54 EUR

1.05 EUR

LPG 1L

1.24 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.27 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 186.9 EUR (212.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 64.23 EUR (73.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Africa.

186.90 EUR

64.23 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.09 EUR (3.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in South Africa.

3.09 EUR

1.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.18 EUR (38.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.65 EUR (3.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in South Africa.

34.18 EUR

2.65 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

2.02 EUR

0.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.75 EUR (5.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.24 EUR (1.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

4.75 EUR

1.24 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.24 EUR (16.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.31 EUR (6.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Africa.

14.24 EUR

5.31 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.42 EUR (57.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.37 EUR (32.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in South Africa.

50.42 EUR

28.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.78 EUR (15.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.35 EUR (9.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in South Africa.

13.78 EUR

8.35 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.78 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

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 2425 EUR (2757.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 344.41 EUR (391.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

2 425 EUR

344.41 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 1719 EUR (1954.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 315.2 EUR (358.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in South Africa.

1 719 EUR

315.20 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 4322 EUR (4914.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 667.07 EUR (758.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in South Africa.

4 322 EUR

667.07 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 2916 EUR (3315.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 642.78 EUR (730.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78% lower in South Africa.

2 916 EUR

642.78 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.23 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

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 14270 EUR (16225.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 714.53 EUR (812.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 95% lower in South Africa.

14 270 EUR

714.53 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 8711 EUR (9904.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 619.45 EUR (704.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in South Africa.

8 711 EUR

619.45 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.77 times higher than in South Africa.

United Kingdom

South Africa

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3599 EUR (4091.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1298 EUR (1475.44 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 63.9% lower in South Africa.

3 599 EUR

1 298 EUR

Hotels

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

United Kingdom

South Africa

One star

141 EUR

45.6 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR

48.5 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR

85.7 EUR

Four stars

146 EUR

141 EUR

Five stars

371 EUR

326 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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Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

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

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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