- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Cape Town
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 103 (C$11) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (C$5.74) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (C$4.21) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (C$1.41) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (C$3.20) | C$4.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (C$1.82) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$2.02) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (C$2.25) | C$2.90 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (C$1.70) | C$2.89 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.65) | C$2.31 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (C$1.03) | C$1.76 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,436 (C$1,790) | C$1,186 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,259 (C$1,156) | C$982 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,097 (C$113) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,827 (C$1,214) | C$919 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,296 (C$749) | C$695 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 720 (C$74) | C$64 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 763 (C$78) | C$39 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,727 (C$588) | C$392 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,721 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 83 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (C$2.93) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 773 (C$79) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 644 (C$66) | C$41 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,134 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,161 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 317,074 (C$32,550) | C$22,684 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.29) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 398 (C$41) | C$47 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 93 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (C$4.94) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 132 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (C$39) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 57 (C$5.88) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (C$3.00) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 44 (C$4.54) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (C$2.29) | C$3.21 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (C$1.55) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (C$14) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 287 (C$29) | C$43 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 144 (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 596 (C$61) | C$84 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (C$2.68) | C$5.44 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (C$2.84) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,060 (C$314) | C$141 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.96 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (C$58) | C$34 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,002 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,812
(R 27,395)
in Cape Town.
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