Cost of living in Potgietersrus, South Africa vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 30 (C$2.59) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 70 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (C$4.32) | C$5.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (C$1.73) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (C$2.59) | C$4.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (C$1.73) | C$3.04 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 120 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$1.73) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 40 (C$3.46) | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 60 (C$5.19) | C$3.41 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 200 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (C$2.16) | C$2.48 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 20 (C$1.73) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,127 (C$962) | C$2,136 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 15,402 (C$1,332) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 3,000 (C$259) | C$133 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 15,551 (C$1,344) | C$1,120 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 20,853 (C$1,803) | C$806 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 3,467 (C$300) | C$66 | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 400 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,341 (C$375) | C$311 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (C$130) | C$97 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 500 (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 500 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (C$173) | C$98 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 2,000 (C$173) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (C$17,291) | C$22,935 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (C$1.43) | C$1.39 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (C$17) | C$22 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 60 (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (C$3.24) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 70 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 80 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 400 (C$35) | C$52 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 301 (C$26) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 917 (C$79) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 1,000 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$43) | C$9 | + 363% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 103 (C$9) | C$5.42 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 189 (C$16) | C$7 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,000 (C$519) | C$647 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.62 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (C$35) | C$35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (C$3.46) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2020.
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Cost of living in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,012 (R 69,543) in Potgietersrus.
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