- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Durban
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (C$4.71) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (C$4.27) | C$5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (C$1.42) | C$2.05 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (C$1.99) | C$4.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (C$1.70) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (C$5.48) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$1.93) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (C$1.75) | C$3.34 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (C$1.17) | C$3.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (C$4.90) | C$16 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.56) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (C$1.10) | C$2.01 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,111 (C$796) | C$1,651 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (C$1,018) | C$1,142 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,441 (C$141) | C$102 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (C$431) | C$1,038 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (C$439) | C$779 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,024 (C$100) | C$66 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,405 (C$530) | C$351 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,048 (C$201) | C$86 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (C$9) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 114 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (C$60) | C$59 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (C$98) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (C$81) | C$92 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (C$25,504) | C$22,749 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.40) | C$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 112 (C$11) | C$31 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 56 (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 282 (C$28) | C$20 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 381 (C$37) | C$82 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 39 (C$3.87) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (C$2.37) | C$3.72 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (C$5.17) | C$2.83 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (C$2.66) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 116 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 261 (C$26) | C$46 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 773 (C$76) | C$101 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 55 (C$5.44) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (C$1.86) | C$5.34 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (C$1.96) | C$5.67 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,006 (C$883) | C$549 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (C$46) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (C$3.51) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 756 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,201
(R 32,633)
in Durban.
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