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Cost of Living & Prices:
South Africa vs. United States

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. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.58 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.93 PLN (1.61 USD) in South Africa and 27.32 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in South Africa.

5.93 PLN
27.32 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.44 PLN (1.48 USD) in South Africa and 9.29 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Africa.

5.44 PLN
9.29 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.94 PLN (6.49 USD) in South Africa and 73.51 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in South Africa.

23.94 PLN
73.51 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.34 PLN (5.52 USD) in South Africa and 66.35 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in South Africa.

20.34 PLN
66.35 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.12 PLN (4.64 USD) in South Africa and 59.28 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in South Africa.

17.12 PLN
59.28 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.19 PLN (3.04 USD) in South Africa and 70.04 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in South Africa.

11.19 PLN
70.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.78 PLN (1.3 USD) in South Africa and 12.31 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in South Africa.

4.78 PLN
12.31 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.04 PLN (2.45 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 26.5 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in South Africa.

9.04 PLN
26.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.71 PLN (1.55 USD) in South Africa and 14.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Africa.

5.71 PLN
14.04 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 58.58 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa and 92.12 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

58.58 PLN
92.12 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.87 PLN (1.05 USD) in South Africa and 10.84 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in South Africa.

3.87 PLN
10.84 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 PLN (1.06 USD) in South Africa and 18.47 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in South Africa.

3.92 PLN
18.47 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.01 PLN (8.14 USD) in South Africa and 63.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in South Africa.

30.01 PLN
63.26 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.29 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Africa and 5.86 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Africa.

4.29 PLN
5.86 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.26 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa and 14.78 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

5.26 PLN
14.78 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.5 PLN (1.49 USD) in South Africa and 21.09 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

5.50 PLN
21.09 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.32 PLN (1.44 USD) in South Africa and 13.79 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in South Africa.

5.32 PLN
13.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.98 PLN (1.62 USD) in South Africa and 30.49 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in South Africa.

5.98 PLN
30.49 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.14 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa and 33.1 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

34.14 PLN
33.10 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.93 PLN (1.61 USD) in South Africa and 23.48 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in South Africa.

5.93 PLN
23.48 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.32 PLN (0.9 USD) in South Africa and 9.18 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in South Africa.

3.32 PLN
9.18 PLN

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.03 times less for meals in restaurants in South Africa than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 8.14 PLN (2.21 USD) in South Africa and 21.6 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in South Africa.

8.14 PLN
21.60 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.88 PLN (1.05 USD) in South Africa and 12.16 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in South Africa.

3.88 PLN
12.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.17 PLN (2.76 USD) in South Africa and 29.49 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Africa.

10.17 PLN
29.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.15 PLN (2.48 USD) in South Africa and 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in South Africa.

9.15 PLN
44.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.7 PLN (4.8 USD) in South Africa and 44.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in South Africa.

17.70 PLN
44.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 162.75 PLN (44.15 USD) in South Africa and 516.09 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in South Africa.

162.75 PLN
516.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 40.69 PLN (11.04 USD) in South Africa and 95.84 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Africa.

40.69 PLN
95.84 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.94 PLN (0.8 USD) in South Africa and 9.4 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Africa.

2.94 PLN
9.40 PLN

Fuel

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.29 times more for fuel in South Africa than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.6 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa and 3.63 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

4.60 PLN
3.63 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.5 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa and 3.42 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

4.50 PLN
3.42 PLN

Transportation

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.03 times less for transportation in South Africa than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 305.15 PLN (82.78 USD) in South Africa and 486.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in South Africa.

305.15 PLN
486.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.51 PLN (1.77 USD) in South Africa and 10.69 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in South Africa.

6.51 PLN
10.69 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 14.65 PLN (3.97 USD) in South Africa and 154.83 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in South Africa.

14.65 PLN
154.83 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.25 PLN (0.88 USD) in South Africa and 8 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in South Africa.

3.25 PLN
8.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.07 PLN (1.1 USD) in South Africa and 18.39 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in South Africa.

4.07 PLN
18.39 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNZARUSDEUR

South Africa vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 26.45 PLN (7.17 USD) in South Africa and 73.73 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in South Africa.

26.45 PLN
73.73 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 124.01 PLN (33.64 USD) in South Africa and 581.59 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in South Africa.

124.01 PLN
581.59 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 48.64 PLN (13.19 USD) in South Africa and 239.61 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in South Africa.

48.64 PLN
239.61 PLN

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.18 times less for renting an apartment in South Africa than in the United States.

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 1555 PLN (421.81 USD) in South Africa and 14958 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in South Africa.

1 555 PLN
14 958 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 1394 PLN (378.18 USD) in South Africa and 9375 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in South Africa.

1 394 PLN
9 375 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 3458 PLN (938.17 USD) in South Africa and 30307 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in South Africa.

3 458 PLN
30 307 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 2626 PLN (712.4 USD) in South Africa and 19267 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in South Africa.

2 626 PLN
19 267 PLN

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.21 times less for buying an apartment in South Africa than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3611 PLN (979.55 USD) in South Africa and 63977 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in South Africa.

3 611 PLN
63 977 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 2368 PLN (642.37 USD) in South Africa and 44885 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in South Africa.

2 368 PLN
44 885 PLN

Salary

PLNZARUSDEUR

South Africa vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 3.77 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5028 PLN (1363.88 USD) in South Africa and 18967 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 73.5% lower in South Africa.

5 028 PLN
18 967 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

191 PLN
382 PLN

Two stars

203 PLN
539 PLN

Three stars

359 PLN
719 PLN

Four stars

593 PLN
930 PLN

Five stars

1 367 PLN
2 216 PLN

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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