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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.51 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.07 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.12 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in South Africa.

27.07 PLN
6.12 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.61 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in South Africa.

9.21 PLN
5.61 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 24.71 PLN (6.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

72.84 PLN
24.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.76 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 21 PLN (5.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

65.76 PLN
21.00 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.74 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.67 PLN (4.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

58.74 PLN
17.67 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.41 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.55 PLN (3.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in South Africa.

69.41 PLN
11.55 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.94 PLN (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in South Africa.

12.20 PLN
4.94 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.27 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.33 PLN (2.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in South Africa.

26.27 PLN
9.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.92 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 5.89 PLN (1.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in South Africa.

13.92 PLN
5.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.29 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 58.05 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

91.29 PLN
58.05 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in South Africa.

10.74 PLN
4.00 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in South Africa.

18.30 PLN
4.04 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.69 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 30.97 PLN (8.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

62.69 PLN
30.97 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.43 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in South Africa.

5.81 PLN
4.43 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.43 PLN (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Africa.

14.65 PLN
5.43 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.9 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.68 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in South Africa.

20.90 PLN
5.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in South Africa.

13.66 PLN
5.49 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.21 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.17 PLN (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in South Africa.

30.21 PLN
6.17 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.81 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 33.83 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

32.81 PLN
33.83 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.27 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 6.13 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in South Africa.

23.27 PLN
6.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.42 PLN (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

9.10 PLN
3.42 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.91 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.4 PLN (2.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

21.41 PLN
8.40 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in South Africa.

12.06 PLN
4.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.22 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 10.5 PLN (2.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in South Africa.

29.22 PLN
10.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 9.45 PLN (2.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in South Africa.

43.84 PLN
9.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.27 PLN (5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in South Africa.

43.84 PLN
18.27 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.44 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 167.99 PLN (45.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in South Africa.

511.44 PLN
167.99 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.98 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 42 PLN (11.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in South Africa.

94.98 PLN
42.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.03 PLN (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in South Africa.

9.32 PLN
3.03 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.29 times less for fuel in the United States than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.56 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

3.60 PLN
4.56 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.46 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.46 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.95 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.21 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 314.99 PLN (86.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in South Africa.

482.21 PLN
314.99 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 6.72 PLN (1.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in South Africa.

10.59 PLN
6.72 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.43 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 15.12 PLN (4.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in South Africa.

153.43 PLN
15.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.36 PLN (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in South Africa.

7.93 PLN
3.36 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.23 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.2 PLN (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

18.23 PLN
4.20 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 73.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 27.3 PLN (7.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Africa.

73.06 PLN
27.30 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.35 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 128.01 PLN (35.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in South Africa.

576.35 PLN
128.01 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.45 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 50.21 PLN (13.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in South Africa.

237.45 PLN
50.21 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.85 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14823 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1605 PLN (439.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in South Africa.

14 823 PLN
1 605 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 9291 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1439 PLN (393.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in South Africa.

9 291 PLN
1 439 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 30034 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3570 PLN (977.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in South Africa.

30 034 PLN
3 570 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 19094 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2711 PLN (742.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in South Africa.

19 094 PLN
2 711 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.48 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63401 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3727 PLN (1020.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in South Africa.

63 401 PLN
3 727 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 44481 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2444 PLN (669.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in South Africa.

44 481 PLN
2 444 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.62 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18796 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 5190 PLN (1420.63 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 72.4% lower in South Africa.

18 796 PLN
5 190 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
356 PLN

Four stars

922 PLN
587 PLN

Five stars

2 196 PLN
1 354 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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