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| Field | South Africa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.21 % | 2.95 % |
| Real policy rate | 3.79 % | 0.67 % |
| Lending rate | 10.69 % | 3.25 % |
| House price growth | 2.70 % | -2.07 % |
| Minimum wage (PPP) | $620 PPP/mo | $1,257 PPP/mo |
| Retirement age (men) | 60 years | 66.7 years |
| Retirement age (women) | 60 years | 66.7 years |
| Median income | $5,399 PPP | $49,885 PPP |
| Price level | 42 % of US prices | 100 % of US prices |
| Corporate tax | 27.00 % | 21.00 % |
| Public holidays | 12 days | 10 days |
| Currency | 9.89 % | 0.00 % |
| Money's value | 28.60 % | 54.90 % |
| GDP growth | 1.11 % | 2.16 % |
| GDP/capita | $6,598 | $90,027 |
| Unemployment | 32.39 % | 4.20 % |
| Government debt | 78.60 % | 123.90 % |
| Debt per person | $5,186 | $111,543 |
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