India vs South Africa
South Africa is about 41% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 41.2 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, India scores higher (75 vs 53 of 100).
Metric India South Africa
Price level (US=100) 24.5 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India South Africa
Housing & utilities 29 76
Food 58 88
Transport 62 99
Restaurants & hotels 39 60
Health 23 76
Communication 27 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India South Africa
Quality-of-life score 75/100 53/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 43.7
Internet users 70% 78%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than South Africa?
South Africa is more expensive: about 41% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $168,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or South Africa?
India scores higher, 75 vs 53 out of 100.
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