- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Durban
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (C$10) | C$14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (C$4.99) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (C$2.10) | C$4.08 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (C$1.49) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (C$5.97) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (C$1.90) | C$3.73 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (C$1.32) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (C$1.23) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (C$5.20) | C$16 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.57) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (C$0.96) | C$1.76 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,111 (C$843) | C$1,145 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (C$1,078) | C$990 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,413 (C$147) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (C$456) | C$919 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (C$465) | C$695 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,196 (C$124) | C$64 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (C$59) | C$39 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,678 (C$590) | C$392 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,538 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 136 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (C$2.34) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (C$42) | C$41 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (C$103) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (C$85) | C$87 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (C$27,018) | C$22,684 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (C$1.37) | C$1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (C$42) | C$47 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 111 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 238 (C$25) | C$20 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (C$4.63) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (C$2.54) | C$3.90 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (C$5.27) | C$3.90 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (C$2.36) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (C$1.34) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 297 (C$31) | C$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 631 (C$66) | C$84 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (C$36) | C$93 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (C$5.58) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (C$1.97) | C$5.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (C$2.08) | C$5.57 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,125 (C$221) | C$141 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (C$49) | C$34 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (C$3.72) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 514 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,087
(R 20,087)
in Durban.
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