Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (kr45) | kr136 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (kr23) | kr67 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (kr17) | kr29 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (kr5.71) | kr8 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (kr11) | kr26 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (kr8) | kr22 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 70 (kr28) | kr63 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (kr8) | kr18 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (kr7) | kr10 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (kr8) | kr11 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (kr39) | kr79 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (kr7) | kr19 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (kr4.83) | kr11 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,494 (kr3,042) | kr8,536 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 4,726 (kr1,918) | kr5,788 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 993 (kr403) | kr1,220 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,829 (kr2,772) | kr5,337 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,395 (kr1,784) | kr3,926 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 616 (kr250) | kr1,589 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 564 (kr229) | kr188 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,958 (kr2,418) | kr3,570 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,247 (kr506) | kr710 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (kr35) | kr57 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 153 (kr62) | kr154 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 724 (kr294) | kr786 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 495 (kr201) | kr244 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,187 (kr482) | kr727 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,112 (kr451) | kr1,206 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 259,113 (kr105,167) | kr301,099 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 408 (kr165) | kr386 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (kr49) | kr255 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (kr26) | kr58 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 388 (kr158) | kr73 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (kr175) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (kr17) | kr58 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (kr11) | kr28 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (kr18) | kr29 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (kr12) | kr13 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (kr6) | kr16 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 94 (kr38) | kr176 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (kr123) | kr344 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 111 (kr45) | kr191 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 486 (kr197) | kr475 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 472 (kr191) | kr616 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (kr20) | kr77 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (kr11) | kr41 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (kr12) | kr33 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,213 (kr1,304) | kr3,258 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (kr0.67) | kr0.93 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 442 (kr179) | kr230 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (kr15) | kr42 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 155 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr10,720 (R 26,412) in Bloemfontein.
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