Cost of Living 2026

Chicken Breast Price in South Africa (2026)

Chicken Breast costs about $5.69 per kg ($5.69 / Rp103175.07 IDR) in South Africa in 2026, about 28% below the Rp143542.75 IDR world average. It is the #60 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Thailand, priciest: Switzerland). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.

South Africa vs the world

CountryPriceNotes
South Africa$5.69 per kg$5.69 / Rp103175.07 IDR
World averageRp143542.75 IDR
World medianRp124752.99 IDR
Cheapest: ThailandRp47824.61 IDRrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: SwitzerlandRp488659.58 IDRrank #1 of 85

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a kg of chicken breast in South Africa?
A kg of chicken breast costs about $5.69 per kg (Rp103175.07 IDR) in South Africa in 2026.
Is a kg of chicken breast expensive in South Africa?
It is the #60 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 28% below the Rp143542.75 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A kg of chicken breast in South Africa is about $5.69 per kg / Rp103175.07 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest chicken breast?
The cheapest in this comparison is Thailand at about Rp47824.61 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive chicken breast?
The most expensive is Switzerland at about Rp488659.58 IDR.
How does the cost of living in South Africa compare?
The world average for a kg of chicken breast is about Rp143542.75 IDR and the median is Rp124752.99 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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