- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Bloemfontein
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (£3.05) | £5.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 73 (£4.47) | £3.36 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (£0.86) | £0.80 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (£1.62) | £2.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (£1.54) | £1.42 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 85 (£5.18) | £4.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (£1.86) | £1.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 42 (£2.57) | £0.84 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (£1.24) | £1.64 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (£5.73) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (£0.95) | £1.80 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (£0.62) | £0.86 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,750 (£411) | £1,307 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,080 (£249) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 967 (£59) | £186 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,305 (£445) | £686 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,501 (£213) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 454 (£28) | £154 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 433 (£26) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,790 (£292) | £351 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,014 (£62) | £80 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (£5.40) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 20 (£1.22) | £11 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 681 (£42) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 671 (£41) | £32 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,120 (£68) | £60 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 967 (£59) | £64 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 265,000 (£16,146) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (£0.83) | £1.14 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 429 (£26) | £60 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 93 (£5.65) | £3.17 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 263 (£16) | £5.88 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 380 (£23) | £73 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (£2.84) | £2.55 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (£1.54) | £1.49 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 40 (£2.45) | £3.50 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (£1.35) | £1.63 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (£0.71) | £1.96 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 106 (£6) | £14 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 295 (£18) | £36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 134 (£8) | £18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 454 (£28) | £67 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 469 (£29) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 42 (£2.57) | £7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (£1.74) | £2.76 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (£1.73) | £3.65 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,732 (£227) | £122 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.33 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 618 (£38) | £37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (£2.13) | £9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,575
(R 42,262)
in Bloemfontein.
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