South Africa: Food prices

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 South Africa

Food price index, world average = 100

 Latest value 87.460
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2021
 Average 89.937
 Min - Max 87.460 - 92.413
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The index measures how expensive South Africa is relative to other countries in terms of food prices. Higher values mean more expensive food prices. The index is from the latest edition of the International Comparison Program of the World Bank from 2021. The program publishes new data every four years. The food price information for South Africa and other countries remains valid for several years as the relative international price levels change slowly over time. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Broad based food price index. The world average food price level is set at 100. Higher values for a country indicate more expensive food prices relative to the world and other countries.

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 Milk, cheese, and eggs prices 104.74 2021 index points
 Meat prices 78.39 2021 index points
 Fish and seafood prices 84.93 2021 index points
 Alcohol beverage prices 77.76 2021 index points
 Clothing and footwear prices 78.53 2021 index points
 Housing and utilities prices 76.160 2021 index points
 Furniture and household maintenance prices 66.34 2021 index points
 Healthcare prices 76.27 2021 index points
 Transport prices 98.97 2021 index points
 Hotel and restaurant prices 60.06 2021 index points
 Vehicle prices 74.98 2021 index points
 Communication prices 76.25 2021 index points
 Recreation and culture prices 65.70 2021 index points
 Education prices 104.46 2021 index points
 Machinery and equipment prices 91.55 2021 index points
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