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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

EURZARUSD

United States vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.73 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.35 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in South Africa.

5.35 EUR
1.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Africa.

2.19 EUR
1.23 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.22 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.33 EUR (6.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in South Africa.

19.22 EUR
6.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.82 EUR (4.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in South Africa.

16.48 EUR
3.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.95 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in South Africa.

15.95 EUR
3.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in South Africa.

14.65 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.94 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.24 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in South Africa.

2.94 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.34 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

4.34 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.6 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

3.60 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.88 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.55 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

22.88 EUR
14.55 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.6 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Africa.

2.60 EUR
0.86 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.91 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in South Africa.

3.91 EUR
0.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.3 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5.72 EUR (6.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Africa.

15.30 EUR
5.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in South Africa.

1.14 EUR
0.89 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.57 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in South Africa.

3.57 EUR
1.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Africa.

4.88 EUR
1.22 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.9 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in South Africa.

3.90 EUR
1.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.53 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in South Africa.

7.53 EUR
1.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.22 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.48 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United States.

8.22 EUR
8.48 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.72 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in South Africa.

5.72 EUR
1.23 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.29 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in South Africa.

2.29 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.92 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 4.78 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Africa.

4.78 EUR
1.54 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.56 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

2.56 EUR
0.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.32 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

7.32 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.16 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in South Africa.

9.16 EUR
1.91 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.99 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.82 EUR (4.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Africa.

10.99 EUR
3.82 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.56 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 33.45 EUR (36.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Africa.

91.56 EUR
33.45 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.89 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 7.88 EUR (8.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in South Africa.

22.89 EUR
7.88 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Africa.

2.01 EUR
0.58 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times less for fuel in the United States than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

0.87 EUR
1.10 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.09 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.26 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.11 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 62.12 EUR (67.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Africa.

118.11 EUR
62.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in South Africa.

2.52 EUR
1.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.47 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (2.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in South Africa.

27.47 EUR
2.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in South Africa.

1.70 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.12 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Africa.

4.12 EUR
1.19 EUR

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 16.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.14 EUR (5.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

16.48 EUR
5.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.97 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 27.44 EUR (29.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in South Africa.

89.97 EUR
27.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.79 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 8.08 EUR (8.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in South Africa.

34.79 EUR
8.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.35 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 3480 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 333.14 EUR (363.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in South Africa.

3 480 EUR
333.14 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 2179 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 304.89 EUR (332.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86% lower in South Africa.

2 179 EUR
304.89 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 6495 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 645.24 EUR (704.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in South Africa.

6 495 EUR
645.24 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 3761 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 621.74 EUR (679.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in South Africa.

3 761 EUR
621.74 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.71 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 13073 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 691.14 EUR (754.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in South Africa.

13 073 EUR
691.14 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 8493 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 599.17 EUR (654.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in South Africa.

8 493 EUR
599.17 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.38 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5491 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1255 EUR (1370.81 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 77.1% lower in South Africa.

5 491 EUR
1 255 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

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

One star

95 EUR
47.5 EUR

Two stars

134 EUR
50.5 EUR

Three stars

179 EUR
89.2 EUR

Four stars

231 EUR
147 EUR

Five stars

550 EUR
339 EUR

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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