- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Bloemfontein
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 98 (£5.71) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (£3.00) | £5.50 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (£2.32) | £3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (£0.82) | £0.80 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (£1.54) | £2.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (£1.04) | £1.42 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (£2.75) | £4.91 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (£1.04) | £1.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (£0.97) | £0.81 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (£1.18) | £1.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (£4.55) | £7 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (£0.60) | £0.71 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,750 (£391) | £1,307 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,080 (£237) | £1,091 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 967 (£56) | £186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,167 (£358) | £686 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,125 (£239) | £568 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 454 (£26) | £154 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 417 (£24) | £22 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,333 (£309) | £351 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 850 (£49) | £80 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (£5.06) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 20 (£1.15) | £12 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 700 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 458 (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,133 (£66) | £60 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 967 (£56) | £64 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 270,000 (£15,655) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 498 (£29) | £60 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (£4.08) | £3.17 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 287 (£17) | £5.88 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (£22) | £73 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 36 (£2.09) | £2.55 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (£1.46) | £1.49 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (£2.20) | £3.31 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (£1.37) | £1.53 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (£0.68) | £1.81 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 87 (£5.04) | £15 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 228 (£13) | £35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 110 (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (£29) | £67 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 417 (£24) | £56 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 42 (£2.42) | £7 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (£1.32) | £2.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (£1.74) | £3.68 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,732 (£216) | £122 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.27 (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 430 (£25) | £37 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (£2.02) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,076
(R 35,813)
in Bloemfontein.
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