Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (C$13) | C$23 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (C$3.91) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (C$1.79) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (C$3.95) | C$4.70 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (C$2.20) | C$3.95 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (C$2.09) | C$4.85 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (C$1.63) | C$3.95 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (C$1.71) | C$3.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (C$1.98) | C$2.68 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (C$1.07) | C$2.16 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (C$1,117) | C$2,300 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (C$956) | C$1,599 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (C$165) | C$120 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,688 (C$960) | C$1,347 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (C$565) | C$985 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (C$146) | C$69 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (C$50) | C$60 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (C$413) | C$311 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (C$131) | C$140 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 114 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (C$62) | C$70 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (C$58) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (C$125) | C$105 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (C$102) | C$120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (C$33,344) | C$24,609 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (C$1.86) | C$1.69 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (C$75) | C$60 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 204 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (C$39) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (C$3.96) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (C$2.96) | C$4.17 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (C$5.48) | C$4.59 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (C$2.61) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (C$1.99) | C$3.02 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (C$38) | C$61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (C$19) | C$27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (C$73) | C$118 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (C$52) | C$97 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (C$2.67) | C$4.71 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (C$2.69) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (C$750) | C$647 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (C$49) | C$38 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (C$4.11) | C$13 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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