Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (C$5.73) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (C$3.53) | C$5.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (C$1.32) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (C$3.17) | C$4.48 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (C$1.32) | C$3.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (C$4.05) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (C$2.64) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (C$1.32) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (C$1.76) | C$3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$3.97) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (C$0.79) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (C$837) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (C$670) | C$1,241 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (C$176) | C$133 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (C$458) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (C$335) | C$806 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$132) | C$66 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (C$308) | C$311 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (C$308) | C$97 | + 219% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (C$3.53) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 207% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 207% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (C$176) | C$60 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (C$159) | C$39 | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (C$159) | C$98 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (C$33,491) | C$22,935 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.25) | C$1.42 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (C$4.96) | C$3.85 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (C$2.64) | C$4.28 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (C$1.41) | C$3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (C$2.20) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (C$71) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (C$5.29) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$2.64) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (C$2.20) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (C$1,234) | C$647 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (C$53) | C$35 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (C$3.26) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 140 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,891 (R 55,497) in Orkney.
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