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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 2.55 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in South Africa.

6.32 EUR
1.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in South Africa.

2.15 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 5.63 EUR (6.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in South Africa.

17.00 EUR
5.63 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.79 EUR (5.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

15.35 EUR
4.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in South Africa.

13.71 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.2 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (3.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in South Africa.

16.20 EUR
2.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in South Africa.

2.85 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in South Africa.

6.13 EUR
2.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in South Africa.

3.25 EUR
1.34 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.31 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 13.55 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

21.31 EUR
13.55 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in South Africa.

2.51 EUR
0.91 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in South Africa.

4.27 EUR
0.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.63 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.06 EUR (8.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in South Africa.

14.63 EUR
7.06 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in South Africa.

1.36 EUR
1.01 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in South Africa.

3.42 EUR
1.24 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in South Africa.

4.88 EUR
1.29 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

3.19 EUR
1.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80% lower in South Africa.

7.05 EUR
1.41 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 7.89 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United States.

7.66 EUR
7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in South Africa.

5.43 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in South Africa.

2.12 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.98 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 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in South Africa.

5.00 EUR
1.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in South Africa.

2.81 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 65% lower in South Africa.

6.82 EUR
2.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79% lower in South Africa.

10.23 EUR
2.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.16 EUR (4.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Africa.

10.23 EUR
4.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.36 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 38.29 EUR (44.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in South Africa.

119.36 EUR
38.29 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.17 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 9.57 EUR (11.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in South Africa.

22.17 EUR
9.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in South Africa.

2.17 EUR
0.69 EUR

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2 times more for transportation in the United States than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.54 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 71.8 EUR (84.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

112.54 EUR
71.80 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in South Africa.

2.47 EUR
1.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.81 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.45 EUR (4.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in South Africa.

35.81 EUR
3.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

1.85 EUR
0.77 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in South Africa.

4.25 EUR
0.96 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 17.05 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.22 EUR (7.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in South Africa.

17.05 EUR
6.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.51 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 29.18 EUR (34.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in South Africa.

134.51 EUR
29.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.42 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 11.44 EUR (13.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in South Africa.

55.42 EUR
11.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.04 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 3459 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 365.86 EUR (429.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in South Africa.

3 459 EUR
365.86 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 2168 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 328.02 EUR (384.74 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in South Africa.

2 168 EUR
328.02 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 7009 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 813.72 EUR (954.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in South Africa.

7 009 EUR
813.72 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 4456 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 617.91 EUR (724.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in South Africa.

4 456 EUR
617.91 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.9 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 14797 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 849.62 EUR (996.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in South Africa.

14 797 EUR
849.62 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 10381 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 557.16 EUR (653.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in South Africa.

10 381 EUR
557.16 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.71 times higher than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4387 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1183 EUR (1387.52 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 73% lower in South Africa.

4 387 EUR
1 183 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.4 EUR
44.2 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
47 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
83.1 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
137 EUR

Five stars

512 EUR
316 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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