- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Canada
- Pietermaritzburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (C$4.79) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (C$3.64) | C$5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (C$1.08) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (C$2.41) | C$4.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (C$1.54) | C$2.54 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (C$4.19) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (C$1.78) | C$3.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (C$1.88) | C$3.02 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (C$0.96) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (C$8) | C$15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (C$1.45) | C$2.18 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (C$0.86) | C$1.87 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (C$621) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (C$517) | C$982 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (C$101) | C$104 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 13,068 (C$1,251) | C$919 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,932 (C$568) | C$695 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (C$532) | C$393 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (C$149) | C$111 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (C$3.39) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (C$2.56) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 155% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (C$79) | C$61 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,564 (C$150) | C$41 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (C$113) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (C$28,535) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (C$1.29) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 407 (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (C$3.85) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (C$2.62) | C$2.88 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (C$2.88) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (C$1.25) | C$2.53 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (C$27) | C$45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (C$38) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (C$40) | C$89 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (C$5.19) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (C$2.39) | C$5.72 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (C$1.55) | C$5.43 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 9,829 (C$941) | C$141 | + 567% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (C$49) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (C$3.71) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,714
(R 28,357)
in Pietermaritzburg.
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