Cost of living in Durban, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 88 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (C$5.46) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 36 (C$3.14) | C$5.84 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (C$3.22) | C$4.48 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (C$1.51) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 54 (C$4.78) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (C$2.01) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (C$1.64) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (C$1.74) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 86 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (C$1.88) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.02) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,654 (C$1,558) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,890 (C$696) | C$1,241 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,482 (C$131) | C$133 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,228 (C$991) | C$1,120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,213 (C$637) | C$806 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 822 (C$73) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 649 (C$57) | C$54 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,174 (C$457) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,607 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 123 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 959 (C$85) | C$60 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 580 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,137 (C$100) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,136 (C$100) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 231,478 (C$20,432) | C$22,935 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (C$1.37) | C$1.42 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 625 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 117 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (C$4.49) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 174 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 447 (C$39) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (C$3.80) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (C$2.95) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (C$4.55) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (C$2.01) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (C$1.40) | C$2.46 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 97 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 370 (C$33) | C$52 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 188 (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 434 (C$38) | C$117 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 449 (C$40) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 59 (C$5.20) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (C$2.56) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (C$2.25) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (C$634) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.33 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 519 (C$46) | C$35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (C$3.90) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 639 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,541 (R 51,443) in Durban.
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