Japan vs South Africa
Japan is about 35% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Japan South Africa
Price level (US=100) 63.4 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan South Africa
Housing & utilities 177 76
Food 191 88
Transport 150 99
Restaurants & hotels 148 60
Health 97 76
Communication 227 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan South Africa
Quality-of-life score 96/100 53/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 43.7
Internet users 86% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than South Africa?
Japan is more expensive: about 35% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $65,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or South Africa?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 53 out of 100.
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