Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 76 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (C$2.99) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (C$2.18) | C$4.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (C$1.33) | C$3.17 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 49 (C$3.90) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 17 (C$1.40) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (C$1.38) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (C$1.26) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (C$1.46) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (C$0.86) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,297 (C$747) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,055 (C$487) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,170 (C$94) | C$124 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,245 (C$663) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,377 (C$352) | C$805 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 525 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 392 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,928 (C$476) | C$311 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,486 (C$119) | C$97 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 55 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (C$4.82) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (C$60) | C$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 526 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,117 (C$90) | C$98 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 922 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,476 (C$23,508) | C$22,942 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (C$1.34) | C$1.40 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 680 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 209 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (C$3.78) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 183 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (C$3.89) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (C$1.82) | C$3.85 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (C$3.69) | C$4.33 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (C$2.06) | C$3.16 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (C$1.09) | C$2.46 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 85 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (C$24) | C$51 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 701 (C$56) | C$135 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 450 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 34 (C$2.76) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (C$1.93) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (C$1.26) | C$7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,750 (C$944) | C$647 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 488 (C$39) | C$37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (C$3.13) | C$11 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 29 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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