Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 63 (C$4.37) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (C$4.34) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 33 (C$2.29) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (C$0.82) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (C$2.01) | C$4.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (C$1.16) | C$3.17 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 51 (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (C$1.26) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (C$1.03) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (C$1.03) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (C$1.36) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 57% 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 9,088 (C$629) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,342 (C$439) | C$1,257 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,297 (C$90) | C$124 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,938 (C$688) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,628 (C$320) | C$805 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 570 (C$39) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 380 (C$26) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,988 (C$415) | C$311 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,774 (C$123) | C$97 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (C$4.19) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 47 (C$3.24) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 743 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 530 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,308 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,017 (C$70) | C$117 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 29% 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 293,256 (C$20,309) | C$22,942 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (C$1.19) | C$1.67 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 612 (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 251 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 49 (C$3.40) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 220 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 394 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (C$3.60) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (C$1.61) | C$3.85 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (C$3.42) | C$4.33 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (C$1.80) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (C$1.00) | C$2.46 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 86 (C$5.95) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pietermaritzburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 325 (C$23) | C$51 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 143 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 683 (C$47) | C$135 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 471 (C$33) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 36 (C$2.49) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (C$1.83) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 17 (C$1.17) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,090 (C$699) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.09 (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 504 (C$35) | C$37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (C$2.75) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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