- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Bhisho
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (C$17) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (C$5.16) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (C$3.10) | C$5.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (C$1.91) | C$2.17 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (C$2.17) | C$4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (C$1.03) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (C$4.13) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (C$1.99) | C$4.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (C$2.58) | C$3.31 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (C$1.34) | C$3.07 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$4.65) | C$16 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.55) | C$2.51 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.24) | C$2.07 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (C$1,549) | C$1,576 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (C$723) | C$1,122 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (C$258) | C$109 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (C$2,581) | C$1,019 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (C$1,032) | C$774 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$155) | C$66 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (C$38) | C$40 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (C$345) | C$377 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (C$9) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 100% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (C$124) | C$59 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (C$93) | C$40 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (C$137) | C$93 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (C$83) | C$92 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (C$26,126) | C$22,749 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.33) | C$1.27 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (C$21) | C$65 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (C$39) | C$31 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (C$31) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (C$4.85) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (C$3.23) | C$3.72 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (C$5.16) | C$2.83 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (C$2.58) | C$3.09 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (C$1.55) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (C$29) | C$46 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$52) | C$9 | + 496% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$3.10) | C$5.53 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (C$1.51) | C$5.67 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (C$32) | C$35 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (C$3.16) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,075
(R 39,472)
in Bhisho.
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