Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 106 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 ($4.09) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 ($2.79) | $4.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.12) | $0.81 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 ($1.63) | $2.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($1.40) | $3.41 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 ($3.96) | $5.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 17 ($1.28) | $2.99 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 ($1.34) | $1.37 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($1.25) | $2.58 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 82 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.21) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($0.82) | $1.76 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,634 ($498) | $1,248 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,306 ($323) | $819 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 ($78) | $157 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,125 ($535) | $885 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,833 ($288) | $563 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 963 ($72) | $99 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 450 ($34) | $33 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,714 ($429) | $347 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 941 ($71) | $83 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 ($1.54) | $15 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 729 ($55) | $38 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 433 ($32) | $36 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,143 ($86) | $68 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,039 ($78) | $94 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 218,750 ($16,423) | $22,686 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.03) | $0.56 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 446 ($33) | $42 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 188 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 ($4.84) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 365 ($27) | $11 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 396 ($30) | $65 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 ($2.88) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 26 ($1.92) | $3.01 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 40 ($3.02) | $4.51 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 ($1.79) | $3.23 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 ($0.86) | $1.74 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 224 ($17) | $30 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 105 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 460 ($35) | $138 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 393 ($29) | $64 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 ($3.32) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 ($1.90) | $4.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 ($2.17) | $4.89 | - 56% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 1,700 ($128) | $482 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.43 ($0.11) | $0.56 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 418 ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 ($2.35) | $5.92 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 372 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,270
(R 30,232)
in Bloemfontein.
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