- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Johannesburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (C$4.93) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (C$3.18) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (C$4.24) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (C$0.75) | C$2.38 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (C$3.40) | C$4.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (C$1.93) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$2.06) | C$3.73 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (C$1.84) | C$2.90 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (C$0.47) | C$2.89 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 71 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.58) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (C$0.56) | C$1.76 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (C$895) | C$1,186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,137 (C$1,041) | C$982 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,320 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,464 (C$972) | C$919 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,551 (C$673) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 905 (C$93) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,855 (C$601) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,285 (C$132) | C$111 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 71 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (C$2.49) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 726 (C$75) | C$61 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 518 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,181 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,021 (C$105) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 321,471 (C$33,002) | C$22,684 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (C$0.65) | C$1.19 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (C$24) | C$47 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 189 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 57 (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 209 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (C$44) | C$85 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (C$4.81) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (C$3.08) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 47 (C$4.86) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (C$2.67) | C$3.21 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (C$1.37) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 (C$13) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 313 (C$32) | C$43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 139 (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 671 (C$69) | C$84 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (C$23) | C$93 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (C$5.49) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (C$2.66) | C$5.44 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (C$1.59) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,793 (C$389) | C$141 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 468 (C$48) | C$34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (C$1.96) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,125 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 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$2,174
(R 21,176)
in Johannesburg.
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