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See how minimum-wage purchasing power compares around the world.
United States buys more burgers per hour +119%
119% more burgers per hour than South Africa
All key metrics side by side
| Metric | South Africa | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (gross) | ZAR 30.23 | $7.25 | — |
| Big Mac price | ZAR 56.90 | $6.22 | — |
| Burgers per hour | 0.53 | 1.17 | −54% |
| Work time for 1 Big Mac | 1h 52m | 51m 28s | — |
| Minimum wage (gross) (USD) | $1.86 | $7.25 | −74% |
Difference summary
United States buys about 0.63 more burgers per hour than South Africa for the same hour of minimum-wage work.
+0.63 /h+119%