Italy vs South Africa
Italy is about 38% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Italy South Africa
Price level (US=100) 66.1 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy South Africa
Housing & utilities 143 76
Food 124 88
Transport 142 99
Restaurants & hotels 146 60
Health 126 76
Communication 107 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy South Africa
Quality-of-life score 96/100 53/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 43.7
Internet users 89% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than South Africa?
Italy is more expensive: about 38% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $62,500 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or South Africa?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 53 out of 100.
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