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Cost of Living & Prices:
Poland 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

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Poland vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.25 times more for grocery shopping in Poland than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.99 USD in Poland and 1.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 34% lower in Poland.

0.99 USD
1.50 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 USD in Poland and 1.43 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4% lower in South Africa.

1.49 USD
1.43 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.93 USD in Poland and 7.34 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in South Africa.

11.93 USD
7.34 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.45 USD in Poland and 4.44 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in South Africa.

7.45 USD
4.44 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.08 USD in Poland and 4.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in South Africa.

6.08 USD
4.52 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.47 USD in Poland and 2.77 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38% lower in South Africa.

4.47 USD
2.77 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 USD in Poland and 1.31 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Poland.

1.06 USD
1.31 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.89 USD for 12 eggs in Poland and 1.98 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in South Africa.

2.89 USD
1.98 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.56 USD in Poland and 1.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Poland.

1.56 USD
1.62 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.65 USD in Poland and 15.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Poland.

13.65 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.18 USD in Poland and 1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in South Africa.

1.18 USD
1.00 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.11 USD in Poland and 0.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Africa.

1.11 USD
0.90 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.97 USD in Poland and 6.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 26% lower in South Africa.

8.97 USD
6.64 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.92 USD in Poland and 1.03 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Poland.

0.92 USD
1.03 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.86 USD in Poland and 1.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Poland.

0.86 USD
1.22 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.7 USD in Poland and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

1.70 USD
1.42 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.86 USD in Poland and 1.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Poland.

0.86 USD
1.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.57 USD in Poland and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in South Africa.

1.57 USD
1.42 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.84 USD in Poland and 9.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in South Africa.

14.84 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.71 USD in Poland and 1.43 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in South Africa.

2.71 USD
1.43 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 USD in Poland and 0.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Poland.

0.59 USD
0.93 USD

Restaurant

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Poland vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.33 times more for meals in restaurants in Poland than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.35 USD in Poland and 1.79 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in South Africa.

3.35 USD
1.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.6 USD in Poland and 0.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

1.60 USD
0.89 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.48 USD in Poland and 2.11 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in South Africa.

3.48 USD
2.11 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.48 USD in Poland and 2.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

3.48 USD
2.22 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.96 USD in Poland and 4.44 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

6.96 USD
4.44 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.7 USD in Poland and 38.81 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in South Africa.

49.70 USD
38.81 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.94 USD in Poland and 9.15 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in South Africa.

9.94 USD
9.15 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.55 USD in Poland and 0.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Africa.

1.55 USD
0.67 USD

Fuel

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Poland vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Poland than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.63 USD in Poland and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in South Africa.

1.63 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.59 USD in Poland and 1.2 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in South Africa.

1.59 USD
1.20 USD

LPG 1L

0.72 USD
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Transportation

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Poland vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.93 times less for transportation in Poland than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 27.33 USD in Poland and 72.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Poland.

27.33 USD
72.08 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.09 USD in Poland and 1.72 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Poland.

1.09 USD
1.72 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.94 USD in Poland and 2.97 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in South Africa.

9.94 USD
2.97 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.75 USD in Poland and 1.01 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Poland.

0.75 USD
1.01 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.99 USD in Poland and 1.39 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in South Africa.

1.99 USD
1.39 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Poland 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 7.45 USD in Poland and 5.96 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20% lower in South Africa.

7.45 USD
5.96 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.87 USD in Poland and 31.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in South Africa.

34.87 USD
31.84 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.33 USD in Poland and 9.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in South Africa.

19.33 USD
9.37 USD

Flats for rent

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Poland vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.08 times more for renting an apartment in Poland 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 892.46 USD in Poland and 386.51 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in South Africa.

892.46 USD
386.51 USD

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 700.82 USD in Poland and 353.73 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in South Africa.

700.82 USD
353.73 USD

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 1743 USD in Poland and 748.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 57% lower in South Africa.

1 743 USD
748.62 USD

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 1252 USD in Poland and 721.36 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in South Africa.

1 252 USD
721.36 USD

Flats for sale

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Poland vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.42 times more for buying an apartment in Poland 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 4980 USD in Poland and 801.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in South Africa.

4 980 USD
801.88 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3129 USD in Poland and 695.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in South Africa.

3 129 USD
695.17 USD

Salary

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Poland vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Poland is 1.06 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1373 USD in Poland and 1456 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 5.7% lower in Poland.

1 373 USD
1 456 USD

Hotels

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

One star

67.8 USD
37.8 USD

Two stars

104 USD
60.5 USD

Three stars

138 USD
75.6 USD

Four stars

196 USD
111 USD

Five stars

219 USD
249 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Poland: 18 cities, 587 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 978 hotels

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