- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Bloemfontein
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 103 (£5.97) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (£3.23) | £5.50 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (£2.23) | £3.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.89) | £0.83 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (£1.30) | £2.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (£1.09) | £1.37 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (£3.35) | £4.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 17 (£1.01) | £1.77 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (£1.01) | £0.79 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (£0.94) | £1.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (£4.89) | £7 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (£0.96) | £1.76 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (£0.70) | £0.79 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,025 (£408) | £1,307 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,406 (£256) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (£60) | £181 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,125 (£414) | £686 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,833 (£223) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 963 (£56) | £117 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 550 (£32) | £22 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,750 (£334) | £356 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 921 (£54) | £79 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (£5.10) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 20 (£1.18) | £12 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 685 (£40) | £67 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 421 (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,083 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,050 (£61) | £64 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 270,000 (£15,689) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (£0.79) | £1.16 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 418 (£24) | £60 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (£3.75) | £3.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 365 (£21) | £4.75 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 396 (£23) | £61 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 40 (£2.34) | £2.66 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (£1.46) | £1.39 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 42 (£2.42) | £3.14 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (£1.48) | £1.63 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (£0.71) | £1.71 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 (£4.87) | £14 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 234 (£14) | £37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 436 (£25) | £71 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (£24) | £56 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 (£2.57) | £8 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (£1.43) | £2.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (£1.58) | £4.16 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 1,700 (£99) | £420 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.43 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 418 (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 34 (£1.98) | £9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 468 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05811
GBP
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,967
(R 33,850)
in Bloemfontein.
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