South Africa vs Canada (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in South Africa is 3.42 times less expensive as compared to Canada.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and Canada. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between South Africa and Canada.

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Is housing more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

The average housing cost in South Africa is 3.52 times less expensive than Canada.

Does the utility cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 29.40% less for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 1.38 times less compared to Canada.

The internet and communication costs 40.84% less in South Africa compared to Canada.

Does the Groceries cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.15 times less expensive than the cost in Canada.

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 36.07% less for Groceries.

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.25 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

Dining-Out costs 42.33% less in South Africa compared to Canada.

Are Drinks more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.92 times less for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.61 times less for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

You would have to pay 1.37 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of Canada.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.08 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.32 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.82 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.58 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.85 times less for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.31 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.21 times less for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in South Africa than in Canada?

If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 16.20 times less salary as compared to Canada.

Professional Services cost 2.05 times less in South Africa, as compared to Canada.