Minimum wage worldwide: how did the record inflation affect those earning the least?
We checked how much the prices increased and if it’s possible to live on a minimum wage in 2023.
The price of being a gamer: how much money do we need to spend to build a gaming PC?
We compared the price of computer components and peripherals in 50 countries worldwide and juxtaposed them with average wages in those countries.
How much money do we spend on subscription services?
We checked the prices of subscriptions and juxtaposed them with average wages in 60 countries worldwide
How many minutes do we need to afford a cup of coffee in different countries?
We compared the coffee prices with the local average wages in 102 countries worldwide.
iPhone Index 2022: how many days do we need to afford Apple’s newest flagship?
We examined the situation in South Africa as well as in other countries in the world
Petrol Index 2022: how many litres of petrol can you buy for an average wage?
We examined the change in petrol prices in the last few months around the world and checked if petrol in South Africa really is the most expensive.
Public libraries: where is access to books the easiest?
We checked in which cities the network of municipal libraries is the most developed.
How much does a date cost?
We found out how much money lovers spend on a romantic date in the city
Minimum wage around the world in 2022
In which countries can you live off the minimum wage?
Black Friday: Hit or miss?
We checked what consumers like Black Friday for and why some people don’t like sales
Smoking is harmful. For your health and your wallet
Picodi.com analysts calculated the damaging impact of smoking on the household budget
iPhone Index 2021: How Many Days Do We Need to Afford the New Gadget?
Ranking of iPhone prices to average wages in various countries
How South Africans save money
Picodi.com analysis team checked how South Africans feel about discounts and sales
Petrol Index 2021: who can fill up the most amount of petrol for the average wage?
We checked how petrol prices increased and which country has the best petrol price to average wage ratio.
How much does having a pet cost?
We’ve summed up the expenses related to cats and dogs
How much time would it take to read the worldwide bestsellers?
This comparison includes the best selling books in the world
How long will it take to watch the best series of all time?
We counted how long a marathon of watching the best TV series would take
Valentine’s Day in South Africa: expectations vs. reality
What do we hope to get on Valentine’s Day and what can we actually get from our significant others?
Minimum wage around the world: how the pandemic has impacted the least paid workers
We checked how the cost of food baskets increased and if one can live off minimum wage in 2021
New Year’s Eve during the pandemic
Picodi.com asked South Africans how they are going to spend New Year’s Eve and if coronavirus has ruined their initial plans.
iPhone Index 2020: how many days you would have to work to afford iPhone 12 Pro
We converted the new iPhone into workdays: ranking for Poland and dozens of other countries.
The price of being a gamer
Does entering the world of video games cost a fortune? Picodi.com has checked the prices of the latest generation consoles in South Africa and around the world.
Black Week: time for sales lovers
Picodi.com analytics examined shopping trends during the biggest sale event of the year.
Average wages: in which country people earn the most?
Picodi.com analysis team looked into earnings in countries around the world and created a global ranking of average wages.