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Cost of Living & Prices:
South Africa vs. Burundi

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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South Africa vs. Burundi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in Burundi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.45 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa and 5.11 EUR (5.87 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in South Africa.

1.45 EUR
5.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.33 EUR (1.53 USD) in South Africa and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Burundi.

1.33 EUR
0.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.86 EUR (6.73 USD) in South Africa and 8.75 EUR (10.05 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 33% lower in South Africa.

5.86 EUR
8.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.98 EUR (5.72 USD) in South Africa and 14.75 EUR (16.95 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in South Africa.

4.98 EUR
14.75 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.19 EUR (4.81 USD) in South Africa and 8.58 EUR (9.86 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in South Africa.

4.19 EUR
8.58 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.74 EUR (3.15 USD) in South Africa and 2.11 EUR (2.43 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 23% lower in Burundi.

2.74 EUR
2.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.17 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa and 1.76 EUR (2.02 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in South Africa.

1.17 EUR
1.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 2.96 EUR (3.4 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in South Africa.

2.21 EUR
2.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.4 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Africa and 2.79 EUR (3.21 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in South Africa.

1.40 EUR
2.79 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

13.83 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Burundi.

0.95 EUR
0.43 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.96 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa and 0.99 EUR (1.14 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 3% lower in South Africa.

0.96 EUR
0.99 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.35 EUR (8.44 USD) in South Africa and 8.96 EUR (10.3 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 18% lower in South Africa.

7.35 EUR
8.96 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.05 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 21% lower in Burundi.

1.05 EUR
0.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.48 USD) in South Africa and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Burundi.

1.29 EUR
0.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in South Africa and 1.51 EUR (1.73 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in South Africa.

1.35 EUR
1.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa and 0.37 EUR (0.42 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Burundi.

1.30 EUR
0.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa and 1.44 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Burundi.

1.46 EUR
1.44 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.06 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.45 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa and 0.96 EUR (1.1 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Burundi.

1.45 EUR
0.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa and 1.44 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in South Africa.

0.81 EUR
1.44 EUR

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. Burundi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times more for meals in restaurants in South Africa than in Burundi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.99 EUR (2.29 USD) in South Africa and 2.99 EUR (3.43 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in South Africa.

1.99 EUR
2.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in South Africa and 1.48 EUR (1.7 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in South Africa.

0.95 EUR
1.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.49 EUR (2.86 USD) in South Africa and 2.06 EUR (2.37 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Burundi.

2.49 EUR
2.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.24 EUR (2.57 USD) in South Africa and 5.1 EUR (5.86 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in South Africa.

2.24 EUR
5.10 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.33 EUR (4.98 USD) in South Africa and 3.35 EUR (3.85 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Burundi.

4.33 EUR
3.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.84 EUR (45.77 USD) in South Africa and 29.5 EUR (33.9 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 26% lower in Burundi.

39.84 EUR
29.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.96 EUR (11.44 USD) in South Africa and 2.36 EUR (2.71 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Burundi.

9.96 EUR
2.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in South Africa.

0.72 EUR
0.97 EUR

Fuel

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South Africa vs. Burundi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in South Africa than in Burundi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa and 1.15 EUR (1.32 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in South Africa.

1.09 EUR
1.15 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa and 1.17 EUR (1.34 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in South Africa.

1.06 EUR
1.17 EUR

Transportation

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South Africa vs. Burundi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.32 times more for transportation in South Africa than in Burundi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 74.7 EUR (85.83 USD) in South Africa and 26.11 EUR (30 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 65% lower in Burundi.

74.70 EUR
26.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.59 EUR (1.83 USD) in South Africa and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 44% lower in Burundi.

1.59 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.59 EUR (4.12 USD) in South Africa and 26.11 EUR (30 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in South Africa.

3.59 EUR
26.11 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa and 3.05 EUR (3.51 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Africa.

0.80 EUR
3.05 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in South Africa and 5.87 EUR (6.75 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 83% lower in South Africa.

1.00 EUR
5.87 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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South Africa vs. Burundi - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.47 EUR (7.44 USD) in South Africa and 1.47 EUR (1.69 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Burundi.

6.47 EUR
1.47 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 30.36 EUR (34.88 USD) in South Africa and 23.6 EUR (27.12 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Burundi.

30.36 EUR
23.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

11.91 EUR
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Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. Burundi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.09 times more for renting an apartment in South Africa than in Burundi.

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 380.62 EUR (437.34 USD) in South Africa and 420.91 EUR (483.63 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in South Africa.

380.62 EUR
420.91 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 341.25 EUR (392.1 USD) in South Africa and 96.73 EUR (111.14 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Burundi.

341.25 EUR
96.73 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 846.55 EUR (972.69 USD) in South Africa and 1242 EUR (1427.49 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in South Africa.

846.55 EUR
1 242 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 642.84 EUR (738.62 USD) in South Africa and 273.4 EUR (314.14 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Burundi.

642.84 EUR
273.40 EUR

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. Burundi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.91 times less for buying an apartment in South Africa than in Burundi.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 883.9 EUR (1015.61 USD) in South Africa and 2383 EUR (2737.96 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in South Africa.

883.90 EUR
2 383 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 579.64 EUR (666.01 USD) in South Africa and 1877 EUR (2156.7 USD) in Burundi. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in South Africa.

579.64 EUR
1 877 EUR

Salary

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South Africa vs. Burundi - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 3.02 times higher than in Burundi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1231 EUR (1414.08 USD) in South Africa and 407.6 EUR (468.33 USD) in Burundi. The average salary is 66.9% lower in Burundi.

1 231 EUR
407.60 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

45.2 EUR
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Two stars

48 EUR
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Three stars

84.8 EUR
87.8 EUR

Four stars

140 EUR
168 EUR

Five stars

323 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels • Burundi: 1 cities, 14 hotels

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