Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 50 (C$4.21) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (C$2.53) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (C$1.56) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (C$1.77) | C$4.18 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (C$0.84) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (C$3.37) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (C$1.63) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (C$2.11) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (C$1.10) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$3.79) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 15 (C$1.26) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,000 (C$1,264) | C$2,136 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,000 (C$590) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (C$211) | C$133 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 25,000 (C$2,107) | C$1,120 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,000 (C$843) | C$806 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$126) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 372 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,346 (C$282) | C$311 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (C$84) | C$97 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (C$101) | C$60 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 900 (C$76) | C$39 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (C$112) | C$98 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (C$21,331) | C$22,935 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.09) | C$1.39 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (C$25) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (C$3.96) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (C$2.63) | C$3.85 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (C$4.21) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (C$2.11) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (C$1.26) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (C$24) | C$52 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (C$5.54) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (C$26) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$42) | C$9 | + 351% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$2.53) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (C$1.23) | C$7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (C$26) | C$35 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (C$2.58) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,148 (R 49,205) in Bhisho.
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