Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (RD$ 428) | RD$ 500 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (RD$ 225) | RD$ 400 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 75 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 65 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 70 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 60 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 70 (RD$ 271) | RD$ 243 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 80 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 50 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 120 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (RD$ 374) | RD$ 800 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 65 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 40 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,494 (RD$ 29,168) | RD$ 22,000 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 4,726 (RD$ 18,393) | RD$ 16,000 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 993 (RD$ 3,863) | RD$ 3,500 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,829 (RD$ 26,578) | RD$ 18,000 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,395 (RD$ 17,107) | RD$ 11,000 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 616 (RD$ 2,396) | RD$ 2,500 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 564 (RD$ 2,194) | RD$ 1,450 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,958 (RD$ 23,190) | RD$ 28,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,247 (RD$ 4,852) | RD$ 8,000 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (RD$ 334) | RD$ 390 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 153 (RD$ 594) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 724 (RD$ 2,819) | RD$ 2,500 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 495 (RD$ 1,925) | RD$ 1,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,187 (RD$ 4,620) | RD$ 3,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,112 (RD$ 4,326) | RD$ 4,500 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 249,919 (RD$ 972,694) | RD$ 700,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 58 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 408 (RD$ 1,586) | RD$ 2,300 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (RD$ 466) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (RD$ 251) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 388 (RD$ 1,510) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (RD$ 1,681) | RD$ 1,500 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (RD$ 165) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (RD$ 107) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (RD$ 173) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (RD$ 114) | RD$ 120 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (RD$ 59) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 94 (RD$ 367) | RD$ 350 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (RD$ 1,181) | RD$ 1,200 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 111 (RD$ 433) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 486 (RD$ 1,890) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 472 (RD$ 1,836) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (RD$ 192) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (RD$ 105) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (RD$ 116) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,213 (RD$ 12,503) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (RD$ 6) | RD$ 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 442 (RD$ 1,721) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (RD$ 141) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 40 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 62,786 (R 16,132) in Bloemfontein to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 62,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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