- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Bloemfontein
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 98 (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (C$4.95) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (C$3.83) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (C$1.36) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (C$2.54) | C$4.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (C$1.72) | C$2.62 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (C$1.72) | C$3.73 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (C$1.60) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (C$1.94) | C$2.89 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (C$8) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.51) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (C$0.99) | C$1.76 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,750 (C$646) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,080 (C$390) | C$982 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 967 (C$92) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,167 (C$590) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,125 (C$395) | C$695 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 454 (C$43) | C$64 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 417 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,333 (C$510) | C$392 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 850 (C$81) | C$111 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 20 (C$1.89) | C$26 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 700 (C$67) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 458 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,133 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 967 (C$92) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 270,000 (C$25,825) | C$22,684 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.31) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 498 (C$48) | C$47 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 287 (C$27) | C$20 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (C$37) | C$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 36 (C$3.44) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (C$2.41) | C$3.90 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (C$3.62) | C$3.90 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (C$2.26) | C$3.21 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (C$1.12) | C$2.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 87 (C$8) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 228 (C$22) | C$43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 110 (C$11) | C$27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (C$48) | C$84 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 417 (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 42 (C$3.99) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (C$2.18) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (C$2.87) | C$5.57 | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,732 (C$357) | C$141 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.27 (C$0.12) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 430 (C$41) | C$34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 41% 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$1,963
(R 20,520)
in Bloemfontein.
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