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Cost of Living & Prices:
South Africa vs. Kuwait

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. Kuwait - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in Kuwait.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.74 USD in South Africa and 2.34 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in South Africa.

1.74 USD
2.34 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in South Africa and 1.85 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Africa.

1.60 USD
1.85 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.04 USD in South Africa and 9.86 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in South Africa.

7.04 USD
9.86 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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3.25 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

5.98 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.03 USD in South Africa and 6.57 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in South Africa.

5.03 USD
6.57 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.29 USD in South Africa and 2.93 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Kuwait.

3.29 USD
2.93 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.41 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.27 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.66 USD for 12 eggs in South Africa and 2.05 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Kuwait.

2.66 USD
2.05 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.68 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.72 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

15.89 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.14 USD in South Africa and 2.18 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in South Africa.

1.14 USD
2.18 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 USD in South Africa and 1.14 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.15 USD
1.14 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.82 USD in South Africa and 5.86 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Kuwait.

8.82 USD
5.86 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.26 USD in South Africa and 1.53 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in South Africa.

1.26 USD
1.53 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 USD in South Africa and 1.24 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 20% lower in Kuwait.

1.55 USD
1.24 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.62 USD in South Africa and 1.69 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in South Africa.

1.62 USD
1.69 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.56 USD in South Africa and 1.3 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.56 USD
1.30 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.76 USD in South Africa and 1.72 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.76 USD
1.72 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

9.26 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.74 USD in South Africa and 1.56 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.74 USD
1.56 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.98 USD in South Africa and 0.46 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Kuwait.

0.98 USD
0.46 USD

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times less for meals in restaurants in South Africa than in Kuwait.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.39 USD in South Africa and 5.24 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in South Africa.

2.39 USD
5.24 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.14 USD in South Africa and 0.49 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 57% lower in Kuwait.

1.14 USD
0.49 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.99 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.44 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.69 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.25 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.2 USD in South Africa and 8.13 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 36% lower in South Africa.

5.20 USD
8.13 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47.85 USD in South Africa and 48.79 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in South Africa.

47.85 USD
48.79 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.96 USD in South Africa and 8.13 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 32% lower in Kuwait.

11.96 USD
8.13 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.86 USD in South Africa and 0.36 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Kuwait.

0.86 USD
0.36 USD

Fuel

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.43 times more for fuel in South Africa than in Kuwait.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.25 USD in South Africa and 0.38 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Kuwait.

1.25 USD
0.38 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.22 USD in South Africa and 0.34 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Kuwait.

1.22 USD
0.34 USD

Transportation

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.35 times more for transportation in South Africa than in Kuwait.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 89.71 USD in South Africa and 48.79 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Kuwait.

89.71 USD
48.79 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.91 USD in South Africa and 0.98 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.91 USD
0.98 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.31 USD in South Africa and 16.26 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in South Africa.

4.31 USD
16.26 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.96 USD in South Africa and 3.25 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in South Africa.

0.96 USD
3.25 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.2 USD in South Africa and 3.25 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in South Africa.

1.20 USD
3.25 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.78 USD in South Africa and 11.39 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in South Africa.

7.78 USD
11.39 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.46 USD in South Africa and 100.65 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in South Africa.

36.46 USD
100.65 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.3 USD in South Africa and 39.04 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

14.30 USD
39.04 USD

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.67 times less for renting an apartment in South Africa than in Kuwait.

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 457.14 USD in South Africa and 803.1 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in South Africa.

457.14 USD
803.10 USD

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 409.85 USD in South Africa and 608.93 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

409.85 USD
608.93 USD

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 1017 USD in South Africa and 1722 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in South Africa.

1 017 USD
1 722 USD

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 772.07 USD in South Africa and 1312 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in South Africa.

772.07 USD
1 312 USD

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.97 times less for buying an apartment in South Africa than in Kuwait.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1062 USD in South Africa and 5938 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in South Africa.

1 062 USD
5 938 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 696.16 USD in South Africa and 2803 USD in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in South Africa.

696.16 USD
2 803 USD

Salary

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South Africa vs. Kuwait - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 2.07 times lower than in Kuwait.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1478 USD in South Africa and 3057 USD in Kuwait. The average salary is 51.7% lower in South Africa.

1 478 USD
3 057 USD

Hotels

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

One star

51.9 USD
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Two stars

55.2 USD
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Three stars

97.4 USD
123 USD

Four stars

161 USD
191 USD

Five stars

371 USD
322 USD

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 • Kuwait: 3 cities, 38 hotels

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