Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 115 (£5.89) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (£2.96) | £5.43 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (£2.25) | £3.30 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.77) | £0.93 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (£1.30) | £2.39 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (£1.00) | £1.96 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (£3.49) | £3.47 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (£0.94) | £1.71 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (£0.89) | £1.30 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (£0.90) | £2.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (£4.89) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (£0.91) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (£0.62) | £1.11 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,151 (£368) | £1,100 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 4,376 (£225) | £870 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 992 (£51) | £170 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,746 (£347) | £599 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,262 (£219) | £624 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 637 (£33) | £126 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 546 (£28) | £21 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,659 (£291) | £386 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,104 (£57) | £107 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (£4.49) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 118 (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 701 (£36) | £62 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 444 (£23) | £30 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,134 (£58) | £66 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,205 (£62) | £69 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 267,677 (£13,759) | £18,131 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (£0.76) | £1.24 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 419 (£22) | £66 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (£6) | £15 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (£3.32) | £2.95 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 388 (£20) | £4.55 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 (£22) | £62 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (£2.18) | £2.75 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (£1.41) | £1.30 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (£2.29) | £3.71 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (£1.38) | £1.73 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (£0.79) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 90 (£4.61) | £13 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (£16) | £33 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 111 (£5.72) | £18 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 486 (£25) | £66 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 466 (£24) | £58 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (£2.54) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (£1.38) | £2.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (£1.47) | £3.86 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,213 (£165) | £389 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 425 (£22) | £36 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (£1.79) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 169 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,717 (R 33,407) in Bloemfontein.
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