South Africa

Compared with Philippines, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Philippines = 1×

South Africa vs

Philippines

Overall verdict

South Africa is about 1.14× Philippines.

Average across 4 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Philippines = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Philippines. A bar running right means South Africa is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

Philippines Philippines = 1×

South Africa is pricier →

⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.25
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.18
🎟 Leisure 1 item

×1.13
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.00

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.32

South Africa ₱102.95 USD 1.67

Philippines ₱77.73 USD 1.261

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×1.18

South Africa ₱199.72 ZAR 54.9

Philippines ₱169.00 PHP 169

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.18

South Africa ₱96.10 USD 1.559

Philippines ₱81.49 USD 1.322

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×1.13

South Africa ₱2,936 ZAR 799

Philippines ₱2,599 PHP 2,599

Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.00

South Africa ₱12.58 USD 0.209

Philippines ₱12.58 USD 0.209

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com