- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Johannesburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (C$4.60) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (C$2.97) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (C$4.03) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (C$0.70) | C$2.38 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (C$3.14) | C$4.26 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (C$1.81) | C$2.62 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (C$3.49) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$1.94) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (C$1.76) | C$2.90 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (C$0.44) | C$2.89 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (C$1.50) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (C$0.52) | C$1.76 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (C$836) | C$1,186 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,081 (C$966) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,395 (C$134) | C$117 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,181 (C$976) | C$919 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,867 (C$658) | C$695 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 994 (C$95) | C$64 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (C$22) | C$39 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,113 (C$682) | C$392 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,526 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (C$2.29) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 714 (C$68) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 550 (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,206 (C$116) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,042 (C$100) | C$87 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 310,918 (C$29,801) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (C$0.61) | C$1.19 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (C$22) | C$47 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 224 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 61 (C$5.86) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 219 (C$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 428 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (C$2.99) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (C$4.30) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (C$2.50) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 308 (C$29) | C$44 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 143 (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (C$71) | C$84 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (C$22) | C$90 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 55 (C$5.31) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (C$2.50) | C$5.98 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (C$1.49) | C$5.61 | - 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,709 (C$355) | C$141 | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 492 (C$47) | C$34 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (C$1.83) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,580 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,103
(R 21,946)
in Johannesburg.
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