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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.38 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in South Africa.

2.38 EUR
1.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in South Africa.

1.50 EUR
1.33 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.31 EUR (13.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.85 EUR (7.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

12.31 EUR
6.85 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.62 EUR (11.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.14 EUR (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61% lower in South Africa.

10.62 EUR
4.14 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.01 EUR (8.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.21 EUR (4.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Africa.

8.01 EUR
4.21 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.52 EUR (16.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.59 EUR (2.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in South Africa.

15.52 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.23 EUR (1.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in South Africa.

2.36 EUR
1.23 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.07 EUR (3.29 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.85 EUR (1.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Africa.

3.07 EUR
1.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.81 EUR (3.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.51 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

2.81 EUR
1.51 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.62 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.82 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

27.62 EUR
14.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in South Africa.

1.03 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.84 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

1.37 EUR
0.84 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.41 EUR (7.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.19 EUR (6.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

7.41 EUR
6.19 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in South Africa.

1.37 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.14 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in South Africa.

1.30 EUR
1.14 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.35 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in South Africa.

2.35 EUR
1.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.31 EUR (1.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Africa.

1.31 EUR
1.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in South Africa.

2.14 EUR
1.33 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.94 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.64 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

17.94 EUR
8.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.86 EUR (3.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in South Africa.

2.86 EUR
1.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in South Africa.

1.36 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

EURZARUSDGBP

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 4.05 EUR (4.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in South Africa.

4.05 EUR
1.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

2.12 EUR
0.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.08 EUR (7.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 EUR (2.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in South Africa.

7.08 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.9 EUR (6.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.07 EUR (2.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in South Africa.

5.90 EUR
2.07 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.26 EUR (8.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.14 EUR (4.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in South Africa.

8.26 EUR
4.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.59 EUR (88.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.21 EUR (38.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in South Africa.

82.59 EUR
36.21 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.7 EUR (18.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.53 EUR (9.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

17.70 EUR
8.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.62 EUR (0.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62% lower in South Africa.

1.63 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

EURZARUSDGBP

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in South Africa.

1.77 EUR
1.16 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.66 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.12 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in South Africa.

1.66 EUR
1.12 EUR

LPG 1L

0.93 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.11 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 185.84 EUR (199.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 67.24 EUR (72.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in South Africa.

185.84 EUR
67.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.07 EUR (3.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in South Africa.

3.07 EUR
1.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.98 EUR (36.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.77 EUR (2.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in South Africa.

33.98 EUR
2.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.01 EUR (2.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.94 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in South Africa.

2.01 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.72 EUR (5.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.29 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in South Africa.

4.72 EUR
1.29 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 14.16 EUR (15.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.56 EUR (5.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in South Africa.

14.16 EUR
5.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.13 EUR (53.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.7 EUR (31.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

50.13 EUR
29.70 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.7 EUR (14.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.74 EUR (9.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

13.70 EUR
8.74 EUR

Flats for rent

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.49 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 2411 EUR (2584.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 360.57 EUR (386.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85% lower in South Africa.

2 411 EUR
360.57 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 1709 EUR (1832.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 329.99 EUR (353.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in South Africa.

1 709 EUR
329.99 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 4298 EUR (4607.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 698.37 EUR (748.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in South Africa.

4 298 EUR
698.37 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 2899 EUR (3108.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 672.94 EUR (721.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in South Africa.

2 899 EUR
672.94 EUR

Flats for sale

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.36 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 14189 EUR (15209.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 748.06 EUR (801.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in South Africa.

14 189 EUR
748.06 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 8662 EUR (9284.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 648.51 EUR (695.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in South Africa.

8 662 EUR
648.51 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.63 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3578 EUR (3835.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1359 EUR (1456.24 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 62% lower in South Africa.

3 578 EUR
1 359 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSDGBP

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

One star

189 EUR
35.3 EUR

Two stars

156 EUR
56.4 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
70.6 EUR

Four stars

274 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

480 EUR
232 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • United Kingdom: 19 cities, 973 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 978 hotels

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