- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Bhisho
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (C$4.66) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (C$2.79) | C$5.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (C$1.72) | C$2.40 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (C$1.96) | C$4.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (C$0.93) | C$2.54 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (C$3.73) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (C$1.80) | C$3.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (C$2.33) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (C$1.21) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$4.19) | C$15 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.40) | C$2.18 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.12) | C$1.87 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (C$1,397) | C$1,186 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (C$652) | C$982 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (C$233) | C$104 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (C$2,329) | C$919 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (C$932) | C$695 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$140) | C$64 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (C$312) | C$393 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (C$93) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (C$8) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (C$112) | C$61 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (C$84) | C$41 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (C$124) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (C$75) | C$87 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (C$23,574) | C$23,851 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.20) | C$1.19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (C$19) | C$47 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$7) | C$7 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (C$4.38) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (C$2.91) | C$2.88 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (C$4.66) | C$3.82 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (C$2.33) | C$3.16 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (C$1.40) | C$2.53 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (C$26) | C$45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (C$29) | C$89 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$47) | C$9 | + 441% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$2.79) | C$5.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (C$1.36) | C$5.43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (C$29) | C$34 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (C$2.85) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,107
(R 33,350)
in Bhisho.
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