- Cost of Living
- Canada
- South Africa
- Calgary
- Johannesburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Calgary (Canada) and Johannesburg (South Africa)
| Food | 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$18 (R 165) | R 74 | 122% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.72 (R 71) | R 41 | 72% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$7 (R 64) | R 33 | 93% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (R 19.59) | R 12.11 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.35 (R 31) | R 18.56 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.99 (R 36) | R 14.25 | 156% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 (R 73) | R 36 | 103% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.95 (R 27) | R 16.25 | 66% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.55 (R 42) | R 17.85 | 133% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 (R 23) | R 12.54 | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.27 (R 176) | R 65 | 170% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.90 (R 17.38) | R 15.68 | 11% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (R 21) | R 9.62 | 114% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,672 (R 15,293) | R 8,664 | 77% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$184 (R 1,680) | R 985 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$42 (R 380) | R 563 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$639 (R 5,848) | R 6,342 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$129 (R 1,176) | R 1,094 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13.28 (R 122) | R 57 | 114% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (R 235) | R 21 | 1014% |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$70 (R 636) | R 643 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$59 (R 537) | R 494 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$92 (R 838) | R 795 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$109 (R 1,001) | R 563 | 78% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,911 (R 218,711) | R 245,000 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (R 10.39) | R 11.95 | 13% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$93 (R 849) | R 704 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$19.47 (R 178) | R 131 | 36% |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.23 (R 94) | R 96 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.16 (R 75) | R 36 | 106% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (R 39) | R 17.00 | 130% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (R 46) | R 33 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 (R 30) | R 20 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 (R 21) | R 10.76 | 100% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R 262) | R 114 | 129% |
| Entertainment | 73% | ||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 (R 382) | R 214 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (R 230) | R 87 | 165% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 (R 1,303) | R 561 | 132% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$87 (R 793) | R 454 | 75% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7.75 (R 71) | R 40 | 78% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (R 42) | R 18.57 | 125% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$6.16 (R 56) | R 18.22 | 209% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$137 (R 1,257) | R 1,844 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (R 2.52) | R 1.24 | 102% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$66 (R 604) | R 421 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.64 (R 106) | R 34 | 209% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,573 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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