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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

PLNEURZARUSD

United States vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.44 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.88 PLN (1.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in South Africa.

29.24 PLN
6.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.31 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in South Africa.

9.94 PLN
6.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 27.78 PLN (7.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

78.68 PLN
27.78 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 23.61 PLN (5.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in South Africa.

71.02 PLN
23.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 19.86 PLN (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Africa.

63.45 PLN
19.86 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 12.98 PLN (3.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in South Africa.

74.97 PLN
12.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.55 PLN (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in South Africa.

13.18 PLN
5.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 10.49 PLN (2.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

28.37 PLN
10.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 6.63 PLN (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in South Africa.

15.03 PLN
6.63 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 62.7 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

98.60 PLN
62.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.49 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in South Africa.

11.60 PLN
4.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.54 PLN (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

19.77 PLN
4.54 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 34.82 PLN (8.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in South Africa.

67.71 PLN
34.82 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in South Africa.

6.27 PLN
4.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.11 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

15.82 PLN
6.11 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.38 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in South Africa.

22.57 PLN
6.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 6.18 PLN (1.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Africa.

14.76 PLN
6.18 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.94 PLN (1.76 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in South Africa.

32.63 PLN
6.94 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 36.54 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

35.43 PLN
36.54 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 6.89 PLN (1.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in South Africa.

25.13 PLN
6.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.85 PLN (0.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

9.82 PLN
3.85 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.79 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 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.44 PLN (2.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in South Africa.

23.12 PLN
9.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.5 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in South Africa.

13.02 PLN
4.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.8 PLN (2.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in South Africa.

31.57 PLN
11.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.62 PLN (2.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in South Africa.

47.35 PLN
10.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.54 PLN (5.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in South Africa.

47.35 PLN
20.54 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 188.85 PLN (47.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in South Africa.

552.40 PLN
188.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 47.21 PLN (11.97 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

102.59 PLN
47.21 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.41 PLN (0.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in South Africa.

10.06 PLN
3.41 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 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.92 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
4.92 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.81 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
4.81 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.88 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 354.09 PLN (89.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 32% lower in South Africa.

520.83 PLN
354.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 7.55 PLN (1.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34% lower in South Africa.

11.44 PLN
7.55 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 17 PLN (4.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in South Africa.

165.72 PLN
17.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.78 PLN (0.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in South Africa.

8.56 PLN
3.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.72 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76% lower in South Africa.

19.69 PLN
4.72 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 30.69 PLN (7.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in South Africa.

78.91 PLN
30.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 143.9 PLN (36.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in South Africa.

622.51 PLN
143.90 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 56.44 PLN (14.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78% lower in South Africa.

256.47 PLN
56.44 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.55 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1804 PLN (457.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in South Africa.

16 010 PLN
1 804 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1618 PLN (409.98 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in South Africa.

10 035 PLN
1 618 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 4013 PLN (1017.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in South Africa.

32 439 PLN
4 013 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 3047 PLN (772.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in South Africa.

20 623 PLN
3 047 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.79 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4190 PLN (1061.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in South Africa.

68 479 PLN
4 190 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2748 PLN (696.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in South Africa.

48 043 PLN
2 748 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.48 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 5834 PLN (1478.58 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 71.3% lower in South Africa.

20 302 PLN
5 834 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
205 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
218 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
384 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
635 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
1 463 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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