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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 2.37 times less for grocery shopping in South Africa than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.54 EUR (1.83 USD) in South Africa and 6.25 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in South Africa.

1.54 EUR
6.25 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) in South Africa and 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in South Africa.

1.41 EUR
2.13 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.22 EUR (7.37 USD) in South Africa and 16.82 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in South Africa.

6.22 EUR
16.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.28 EUR (6.26 USD) in South Africa and 15.19 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in South Africa.

5.28 EUR
15.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.45 EUR (5.27 USD) in South Africa and 13.57 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in South Africa.

4.45 EUR
13.57 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.91 EUR (3.44 USD) in South Africa and 16.03 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in South Africa.

2.91 EUR
16.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.47 USD) in South Africa and 2.82 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in South Africa.

1.24 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.35 EUR (2.78 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 6.07 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in South Africa.

2.35 EUR
6.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.48 EUR (1.76 USD) in South Africa and 3.21 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in South Africa.

1.48 EUR
3.21 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.41 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa and 21.09 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

13.41 EUR
21.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa and 2.48 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Africa.

1.01 EUR
2.48 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.02 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa and 4.23 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in South Africa.

1.02 EUR
4.23 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.79 EUR (9.24 USD) in South Africa and 14.48 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in South Africa.

7.79 EUR
14.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Africa and 1.34 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in South Africa.

1.11 EUR
1.34 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.37 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa and 3.38 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in South Africa.

1.37 EUR
3.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.43 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa and 4.83 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in South Africa.

1.43 EUR
4.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.64 USD) in South Africa and 3.16 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in South Africa.

1.38 EUR
3.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.55 EUR (1.84 USD) in South Africa and 6.98 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in South Africa.

1.55 EUR
6.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.81 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa and 7.58 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United States.

7.81 EUR
7.58 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.54 EUR (1.83 USD) in South Africa and 5.37 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in South Africa.

1.54 EUR
5.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.86 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Africa and 2.1 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in South Africa.

0.86 EUR
2.10 EUR

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.67 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 2.11 EUR (2.5 USD) in South Africa and 4.94 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in South Africa.

2.11 EUR
4.94 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Africa and 2.78 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in South Africa.

1.01 EUR
2.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.64 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Africa and 6.75 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Africa.

2.64 EUR
6.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.82 USD) in South Africa and 10.13 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in South Africa.

2.38 EUR
10.13 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.6 EUR (5.45 USD) in South Africa and 10.13 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in South Africa.

4.60 EUR
10.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 42.27 EUR (50.09 USD) in South Africa and 118.13 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in South Africa.

42.27 EUR
118.13 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.57 EUR (12.52 USD) in South Africa and 21.94 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in South Africa.

10.57 EUR
21.94 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 EUR (0.9 USD) in South Africa and 2.15 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

0.76 EUR
2.15 EUR

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 1.05 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa and 0.83 EUR (0.99 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 1.03 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa and 0.78 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the United States.

1.03 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.79 times less for transportation in South Africa than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 79.25 EUR (93.93 USD) in South Africa and 111.38 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Africa.

79.25 EUR
111.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in South Africa and 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in South Africa.

1.69 EUR
2.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.8 EUR (4.51 USD) in South Africa and 35.44 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in South Africa.

3.80 EUR
35.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa and 1.83 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in South Africa.

0.85 EUR
1.83 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa and 4.21 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in South Africa.

1.06 EUR
4.21 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 6.87 EUR (8.14 USD) in South Africa and 16.88 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in South Africa.

6.87 EUR
16.88 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 32.21 EUR (38.17 USD) in South Africa and 133.12 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in South Africa.

32.21 EUR
133.12 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.63 EUR (14.97 USD) in South Africa and 54.84 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

12.63 EUR
54.84 EUR

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.21 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 403.83 EUR (478.62 USD) in South Africa and 3424 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in South Africa.

403.83 EUR
3 424 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 362.06 EUR (429.11 USD) in South Africa and 2146 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in South Africa.

362.06 EUR
2 146 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 898.18 EUR (1064.5 USD) in South Africa and 6937 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in South Africa.

898.18 EUR
6 937 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 682.04 EUR (808.34 USD) in South Africa and 4410 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in South Africa.

682.04 EUR
4 410 EUR

Flats for sale

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.05 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 937.8 EUR (1111.46 USD) in South Africa and 14644 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in South Africa.

937.80 EUR
14 644 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 614.99 EUR (728.87 USD) in South Africa and 10274 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in South Africa.

614.99 EUR
10 274 EUR

Salary

EURZARUSD

South Africa vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 3.32 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1306 EUR (1547.55 USD) in South Africa and 4341 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 69.9% lower in South Africa.

1 306 EUR
4 341 EUR

Hotels

EURZARUSD

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

One star

43.8 EUR
87.5 EUR

Two stars

46.5 EUR
123 EUR

Three stars

82.2 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

136 EUR
213 EUR

Five stars

313 EUR
507 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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