Germany vs South Africa
Germany is about 47% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Germany South Africa
Price level (US=100) 77.4 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany South Africa
Housing & utilities 169 76
Food 122 88
Transport 152 99
Restaurants & hotels 149 60
Health 118 76
Communication 140 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany South Africa
Quality-of-life score 95/100 53/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 43.7
Internet users 93% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than South Africa?
Germany is more expensive: about 47% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $53,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or South Africa?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 53 out of 100.
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