- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Bloemfontein
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (C$11) | C$14 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (C$5.63) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 73 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (C$1.50) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (C$2.76) | C$4.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (C$2.63) | C$2.62 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 85 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (C$3.17) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 42 (C$4.39) | C$2.90 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (C$2.11) | C$2.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (C$1.05) | C$1.76 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,389 (C$1,287) | C$1,145 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,961 (C$412) | C$990 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,208 (C$126) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,305 (C$759) | C$919 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,501 (C$364) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 454 (C$47) | C$64 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 433 (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,790 (C$498) | C$392 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 786 (C$82) | C$111 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 19 (C$1.98) | C$26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 676 (C$70) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 671 (C$70) | C$41 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,071 (C$111) | C$95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 873 (C$91) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 262,702 (C$27,299) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.39) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 429 (C$45) | C$47 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 93 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 263 (C$27) | C$20 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (C$36) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (C$4.85) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (C$2.62) | C$3.90 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 43 (C$4.44) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (C$2.31) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (C$1.20) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (C$14) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 295 (C$31) | C$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 134 (C$14) | C$27 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 454 (C$47) | C$84 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 469 (C$49) | C$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 42 (C$4.38) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (C$2.96) | C$5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (C$2.75) | C$5.57 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,732 (C$388) | C$141 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.33 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 618 (C$64) | C$34 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 166 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2017.
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C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,894
(R 18,223)
in Bloemfontein.
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