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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

EURZARUSD

South Africa vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.6 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.33 EUR (1.52 USD) in South Africa and 5.1 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in South Africa.

1.33 EUR
5.10 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa and 2.09 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

1.27 EUR
2.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.52 EUR (7.47 USD) in South Africa and 18.34 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in South Africa.

6.52 EUR
18.34 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.94 EUR (4.51 USD) in South Africa and 15.73 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in South Africa.

3.94 EUR
15.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.01 EUR (4.59 USD) in South Africa and 15.22 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in South Africa.

4.01 EUR
15.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.46 EUR (2.82 USD) in South Africa and 13.98 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in South Africa.

2.46 EUR
13.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.17 EUR (1.34 USD) in South Africa and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

1.17 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 4.14 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in South Africa.

1.76 EUR
4.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in South Africa and 3.43 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in South Africa.

1.44 EUR
3.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.89 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa and 21.84 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

13.89 EUR
21.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Africa and 2.48 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in South Africa.

0.89 EUR
2.48 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa and 3.73 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in South Africa.

0.80 EUR
3.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.9 EUR (6.75 USD) in South Africa and 14.6 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in South Africa.

5.90 EUR
14.60 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in South Africa and 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in South Africa.

0.92 EUR
1.09 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.08 EUR (1.24 USD) in South Africa and 3.41 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in South Africa.

1.08 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa and 4.66 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in South Africa.

1.26 EUR
4.66 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in South Africa and 3.72 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

1.12 EUR
3.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa and 7.18 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in South Africa.

1.26 EUR
7.18 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.09 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa and 7.85 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

8.09 EUR
7.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in South Africa and 5.46 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in South Africa.

1.27 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa and 2.18 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

0.82 EUR
2.18 EUR

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.71 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 1.59 EUR (1.82 USD) in South Africa and 4.56 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in South Africa.

1.59 EUR
4.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa and 2.45 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Africa.

0.79 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.87 EUR (2.14 USD) in South Africa and 6.99 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in South Africa.

1.87 EUR
6.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.97 EUR (2.25 USD) in South Africa and 8.74 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in South Africa.

1.97 EUR
8.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.94 EUR (4.51 USD) in South Africa and 10.49 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in South Africa.

3.94 EUR
10.49 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.48 EUR (39.46 USD) in South Africa and 87.38 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in South Africa.

34.48 EUR
87.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.13 EUR (9.3 USD) in South Africa and 21.85 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in South Africa.

8.13 EUR
21.85 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in South Africa and 1.92 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in South Africa.

0.60 EUR
1.92 EUR

Fuel

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times more for fuel in South Africa than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

1.05 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

1.04 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.09 times less for transportation in South Africa than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 64.04 EUR (73.28 USD) in South Africa and 112.73 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in South Africa.

64.04 EUR
112.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in South Africa and 2.4 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in South Africa.

1.53 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.64 EUR (3.02 USD) in South Africa and 26.22 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in South Africa.

2.64 EUR
26.22 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in South Africa and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in South Africa.

0.90 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa and 3.93 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in South Africa.

1.23 EUR
3.93 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 5.3 EUR (6.06 USD) in South Africa and 15.73 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in South Africa.

5.30 EUR
15.73 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 28.29 EUR (32.37 USD) in South Africa and 85.86 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in South Africa.

28.29 EUR
85.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.33 EUR (9.53 USD) in South Africa and 33.21 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in South Africa.

8.33 EUR
33.21 EUR

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.73 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 343.4 EUR (392.98 USD) in South Africa and 3321 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in South Africa.

343.40 EUR
3 321 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 314.28 EUR (359.65 USD) in South Africa and 2080 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in South Africa.

314.28 EUR
2 080 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 665.12 EUR (761.14 USD) in South Africa and 6199 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in South Africa.

665.12 EUR
6 199 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 640.9 EUR (733.43 USD) in South Africa and 3589 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in South Africa.

640.90 EUR
3 589 EUR

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.47 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 712.44 EUR (815.29 USD) in South Africa and 12477 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in South Africa.

712.44 EUR
12 477 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 617.64 EUR (706.8 USD) in South Africa and 8105 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in South Africa.

617.64 EUR
8 105 EUR

Salary

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South Africa vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 4.05 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1294 EUR (1480.6 USD) in South Africa and 5240 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 75.3% lower in South Africa.

1 294 EUR
5 240 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

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

One star

45.3 EUR
90.7 EUR

Two stars

48.2 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

85.1 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

324 EUR
525 EUR

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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