- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Bloemfontein
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 106 (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (C$5.03) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (C$3.43) | C$5.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (C$1.38) | C$2.40 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (C$2.01) | C$4.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (C$1.73) | C$2.54 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 (C$4.87) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 17 (C$1.57) | C$3.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (C$1.64) | C$3.02 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (C$1.53) | C$2.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 82 (C$8) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.49) | C$2.18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (C$1.00) | C$1.87 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,634 (C$613) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,306 (C$398) | C$982 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (C$96) | C$104 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,125 (C$658) | C$919 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,833 (C$354) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 963 (C$89) | C$64 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 450 (C$42) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,714 (C$528) | C$393 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 941 (C$87) | C$111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (C$1.90) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 729 (C$67) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 433 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,143 (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,039 (C$96) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 218,750 (C$20,212) | C$23,851 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.26) | C$1.19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 446 (C$41) | C$47 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 188 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 365 (C$34) | C$20 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 396 (C$37) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 26 (C$2.36) | C$2.88 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 40 (C$3.72) | C$3.82 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (C$2.20) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (C$1.06) | C$2.53 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 224 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 105 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 460 (C$43) | C$84 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 393 (C$36) | C$89 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 (C$4.09) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (C$2.34) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (C$2.67) | C$5.43 | - 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 1,700 (C$157) | C$850 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.43 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 418 (C$39) | C$34 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (C$2.90) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,025
(R 21,920)
in Bloemfontein.
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