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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.46 PLN (1.51 USD) in South Africa and 21.13 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in South Africa.

5.46 PLN
21.13 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.22 PLN (1.44 USD) in South Africa and 8.65 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in South Africa.

5.22 PLN
8.65 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 26.81 PLN (7.41 USD) in South Africa and 75.96 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in South Africa.

26.81 PLN
75.96 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.19 PLN (4.47 USD) in South Africa and 65.14 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

16.19 PLN
65.14 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.49 PLN (4.56 USD) in South Africa and 63.04 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in South Africa.

16.49 PLN
63.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.12 PLN (2.8 USD) in South Africa and 57.9 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in South Africa.

10.12 PLN
57.90 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.8 PLN (1.33 USD) in South Africa and 11.62 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in South Africa.

4.80 PLN
11.62 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.22 PLN (2 USD) for 12 eggs in South Africa and 17.15 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in South Africa.

7.22 PLN
17.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.9 PLN (1.63 USD) in South Africa and 14.22 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in South Africa.

5.90 PLN
14.22 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 57.5 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa and 90.43 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in South Africa.

57.50 PLN
90.43 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.64 PLN (1.01 USD) in South Africa and 10.28 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in South Africa.

3.64 PLN
10.28 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.29 PLN (0.91 USD) in South Africa and 15.45 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in South Africa.

3.29 PLN
15.45 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 24.23 PLN (6.7 USD) in South Africa and 60.47 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Africa.

24.23 PLN
60.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.78 PLN (1.04 USD) in South Africa and 4.52 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in South Africa.

3.78 PLN
4.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.45 PLN (1.23 USD) in South Africa and 14.11 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in South Africa.

4.45 PLN
14.11 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.19 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa and 19.29 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in South Africa.

5.19 PLN
19.29 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.6 PLN (1.27 USD) in South Africa and 15.42 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in South Africa.

4.60 PLN
15.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.19 PLN (1.43 USD) in South Africa and 29.75 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in South Africa.

5.19 PLN
29.75 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.51 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa and 32.5 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

33.51 PLN
32.50 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.21 PLN (1.44 USD) in South Africa and 22.62 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in South Africa.

5.21 PLN
22.62 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Africa and 9.05 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Africa.

3.38 PLN
9.05 PLN

Restaurant

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South Africa vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.73 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 6.52 PLN (1.8 USD) in South Africa and 18.89 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in South Africa.

6.52 PLN
18.89 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.24 PLN (0.9 USD) in South Africa and 10.13 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in South Africa.

3.24 PLN
10.13 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.69 PLN (2.13 USD) in South Africa and 28.95 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in South Africa.

7.69 PLN
28.95 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.1 PLN (2.24 USD) in South Africa and 36.19 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in South Africa.

8.10 PLN
36.19 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.19 PLN (4.47 USD) in South Africa and 43.42 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in South Africa.

16.19 PLN
43.42 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 141.69 PLN (39.16 USD) in South Africa and 361.87 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in South Africa.

141.69 PLN
361.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 33.4 PLN (9.23 USD) in South Africa and 90.47 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in South Africa.

33.40 PLN
90.47 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.45 PLN (0.68 USD) in South Africa and 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in South Africa.

2.45 PLN
7.96 PLN

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 4.36 PLN (1.21 USD) in South Africa and 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

4.36 PLN
3.43 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.3 PLN (1.19 USD) in South Africa and 3.32 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United States.

4.30 PLN
3.32 PLN

Transportation

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.1 times less for transportation in South Africa than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 263.14 PLN (72.72 USD) in South Africa and 466.81 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

263.14 PLN
466.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.27 PLN (1.73 USD) in South Africa and 9.95 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in South Africa.

6.27 PLN
9.95 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.86 PLN (3 USD) in South Africa and 108.56 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in South Africa.

10.86 PLN
108.56 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.69 PLN (1.02 USD) in South Africa and 6.73 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in South Africa.

3.69 PLN
6.73 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.06 PLN (1.4 USD) in South Africa and 16.28 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in South Africa.

5.06 PLN
16.28 PLN

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 21.76 PLN (6.01 USD) in South Africa and 65.14 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in South Africa.

21.76 PLN
65.14 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 116.24 PLN (32.12 USD) in South Africa and 355.57 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in South Africa.

116.24 PLN
355.57 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.21 PLN (9.45 USD) in South Africa and 137.51 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in South Africa.

34.21 PLN
137.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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South Africa vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.8 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 1411 PLN (389.95 USD) in South Africa and 13753 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in South Africa.

1 411 PLN
13 753 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 1291 PLN (356.88 USD) in South Africa and 8613 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in South Africa.

1 291 PLN
8 613 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 2733 PLN (755.27 USD) in South Africa and 25671 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in South Africa.

2 733 PLN
25 671 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 2634 PLN (727.77 USD) in South Africa and 14864 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in South Africa.

2 634 PLN
14 864 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNZARUSDEUR

South Africa vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.59 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 2928 PLN (809.01 USD) in South Africa and 51667 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in South Africa.

2 928 PLN
51 667 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 2538 PLN (701.35 USD) in South Africa and 33564 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in South Africa.

2 538 PLN
33 564 PLN

Salary

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South Africa vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in South Africa is 4.08 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5317 PLN (1469.18 USD) in South Africa and 21701 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 75.5% lower in South Africa.

5 317 PLN
21 701 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

188 PLN
375 PLN

Two stars

200 PLN
529 PLN

Three stars

353 PLN
706 PLN

Four stars

582 PLN
913 PLN

Five stars

1 342 PLN
2 175 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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