Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (€3.56) | €16 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (€4.11) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.19) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.82) | €0.96 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€1.97) | €2.79 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.82) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (€2.52) | €5.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (€1.64) | €2.49 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (€0.82) | €1.60 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.09) | €2.31 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (€2.46) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.20) | €2.05 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (€0.49) | €1.09 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (€520) | €1,233 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (€416) | €912 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (€109) | €129 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (€285) | €750 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (€208) | €569 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (€82) | €143 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (€5.47) | €27 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (€192) | €357 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (€192) | €109 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (€2.19) | €9 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 115% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (€109) | €79 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (€99) | €30 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (€99) | €86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €116 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (€20,800) | €25,406 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.78) | €1.37 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (€4.38) | €5.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.71 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (€3.08) | €4.25 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (€1.64) | €3.63 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (€0.88) | €1.71 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (€1.37) | €1.99 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (€4.38) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (€14) | €38 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €87 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (€44) | €53 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (€3.28) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.64) | €2.65 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.37) | €5.93 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (€766) | €407 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€33) | €52 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (€2.03) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 77 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,900 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,571 (R 46,962) in Orkney.
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