Argentina vs South Africa
Argentina is about 12% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 46.6 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Argentina scores higher (87 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Argentina South Africa
Price level (US=100) 46.6 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $30,431 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $29,800 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 219.9% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Argentina South Africa
Housing & utilities 38 76
Food 82 88
Transport 80 99
Restaurants & hotels 77 60
Health 41 76
Communication 91 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Argentina South Africa
Quality-of-life score 87/100 53/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.5 43.7
Internet users 90% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Argentina more expensive than South Africa?
Argentina is more expensive: about 12% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Argentina would cost roughly $88,500 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Argentina or South Africa?
Argentina scores higher, 87 vs 53 out of 100.
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