France vs South Africa
France is about 45% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 53 of 100).
Metric France South Africa
Price level (US=100) 74.8 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France South Africa
Housing & utilities 173 76
Food 129 88
Transport 153 99
Restaurants & hotels 158 60
Health 103 76
Communication 122 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France South Africa
Quality-of-life score 95/100 53/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 43.7
Internet users 89% 78%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than South Africa?
France is more expensive: about 45% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $55,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or South Africa?
France scores higher, 95 vs 53 out of 100.
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