Austria vs South Africa
Austria is about 49% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 80.0 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Austria scores higher (95 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Austria South Africa
Price level (US=100) 80.0 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria South Africa
Housing & utilities 159 76
Food 126 88
Transport 153 99
Restaurants & hotels 138 60
Health 147 76
Communication 123 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria South Africa
Quality-of-life score 95/100 53/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 43.7
Internet users 92% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than South Africa?
Austria is more expensive: about 49% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $51,500 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or South Africa?
Austria scores higher, 95 vs 53 out of 100.
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