- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Durban
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (C$11) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (C$5.06) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (C$4.63) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (C$1.47) | C$2.17 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (C$2.14) | C$4.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (C$1.65) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$2.13) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (C$2.12) | C$3.31 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (C$1.25) | C$3.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (C$5.27) | C$16 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.68) | C$2.51 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (C$1.23) | C$2.07 | - 41% | |
| 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$856) | C$1,576 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (C$1,094) | C$1,122 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,096 (C$116) | C$109 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (C$463) | C$1,019 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (C$472) | C$774 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,030 (C$109) | C$66 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (C$60) | C$40 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,518 (C$582) | C$377 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,957 (C$206) | C$98 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 108 (C$11) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (C$2.46) | C$23 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (C$65) | C$59 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (C$42) | C$40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (C$105) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (C$87) | C$92 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (C$27,426) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.42) | C$1.26 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (C$42) | C$65 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 110 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| 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$5.86) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 294 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 397 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (C$4.81) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (C$2.64) | C$3.72 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (C$5.24) | C$2.83 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (C$2.78) | C$3.09 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 106 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 271 (C$29) | C$46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 540 (C$57) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (C$37) | C$87 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (C$5.67) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (C$2.00) | C$5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (C$2.11) | C$5.67 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,138 (C$964) | C$549 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (C$50) | C$35 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (C$3.77) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 665 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,511
(R 33,280)
in Durban.
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