Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (C$5.32) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (C$4.05) | C$5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (C$3.12) | C$4.18 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (C$2.10) | C$3.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (C$1.79) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (C$1.41) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (C$1.52) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (C$2.01) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (C$0.93) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (C$1,469) | C$2,136 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (C$983) | C$1,241 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (C$97) | C$133 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (C$1,108) | C$1,120 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (C$685) | C$806 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (C$423) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (C$140) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (C$3.07) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (C$64) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (C$119) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (C$31,500) | C$22,935 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (C$1.23) | C$1.39 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (C$62) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (C$5.62) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (C$3.59) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (C$2.86) | C$3.85 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (C$4.78) | C$4.28 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (C$2.25) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (C$1.70) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (C$36) | C$52 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (C$16) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (C$61) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (C$5.58) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (C$2.91) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (C$3.18) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (C$48) | C$35 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (C$3.77) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 542 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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