Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (C$5.48) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (C$3.37) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (C$3.03) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (C$2.53) | C$4.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (C$1.26) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (C$1.69) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (C$3.79) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (C$1.85) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (C$801) | C$2,136 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (C$641) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (C$169) | C$133 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (C$438) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (C$320) | C$806 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (C$126) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (C$8) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (C$295) | C$311 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (C$295) | C$97 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (C$3.37) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 192% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (C$169) | C$60 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (C$152) | C$39 | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (C$152) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (C$32,033) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.20) | C$1.39 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (C$30) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (C$4.74) | C$3.85 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (C$2.53) | C$4.28 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (C$1.35) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (C$2.11) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (C$13) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 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$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (C$5.06) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (C$2.53) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (C$2.11) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (C$1,180) | C$647 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (C$51) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (C$3.12) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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