- 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 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (C$4.78) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (C$2.87) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (C$1.77) | C$2.38 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (C$2.01) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (C$0.96) | C$2.62 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (C$3.83) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (C$1.85) | C$3.73 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (C$2.39) | C$2.90 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (C$1.24) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$4.30) | C$16 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.43) | C$2.31 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.15) | C$1.76 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (C$1,435) | C$1,186 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (C$670) | C$982 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (C$239) | C$117 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (C$2,391) | C$919 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (C$956) | C$695 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$143) | C$64 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (C$320) | C$392 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (C$96) | C$111 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (C$86) | C$41 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (C$127) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (C$77) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (C$24,204) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.23) | C$1.19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (C$19) | C$47 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (C$4.50) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (C$2.99) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (C$4.78) | C$3.90 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (C$2.39) | C$3.21 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (C$1.43) | C$2.46 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (C$27) | C$43 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (C$6) | C$27 | - 76% | |
| 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$30) | C$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$48) | C$9 | + 428% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$2.87) | C$5.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (C$1.40) | C$5.57 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 10,000 (C$956) | C$141 | + 578% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (C$30) | C$34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (C$2.93) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,254
(R 34,021)
in Bhisho.
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