Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Bloemfontein

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 32,583
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 14,376
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Bloemfontein
Current as of Sep 2023.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 90
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 64
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 40
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 15
12 eggs, large R 34
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 22
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 71
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 26
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 21
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 96
2 liters of coca-cola R 21
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 16
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Bloemfontein.
Page-elements
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 10,392
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 6,260
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,268
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 6,825
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 5,121
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 909
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 611
40” flat screen tv R 6,240
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,485
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 78
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 124
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 687
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 565
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,178
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,493
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 257,471
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 19
Monthly ticket public transport R 414
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 211
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Bloemfontein.
Page-elements
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 81
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 424
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 503
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 46
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 30
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 62
4 rolls of toilet paper R 32
Tube of toothpaste R 19
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 115
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 359
2 tickets to the movies R 126
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 498
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 514
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 56
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 30
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 29
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 3,025
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.83
1 month of gym membership in business district R 474
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 40
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

Did you know that ...

Do you live in Bloemfontein? We need your help!

What is the price of

iPad Wi-Fi 128GB

in Bloemfontein?

R

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Melbourne costs AU$20 (9 minutes ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Medellín costs COL$47,000 (14 minutes ago)
  • 1 us gal of whole fat milk in Victoria costs C$1.51 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in Los Cabos costs Mex$ 25 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Frankfurt am Main costs €850 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in David costs 9 B/. (about 4 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs