Cost of living in Potgietersrus, South Africa vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 30 (C$2.52) | C$17 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 70 (C$5.88) | C$12 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (C$4.20) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (C$1.68) | C$2.43 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (C$2.52) | C$3.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (C$1.68) | C$2.82 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 120 (C$10) | C$13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (C$1.68) | C$3.21 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 40 (C$3.36) | C$1.89 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 60 (C$5.04) | C$3.29 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 200 (C$17) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (C$2.10) | C$2.64 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 20 (C$1.68) | C$2.63 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,127 (C$934) | C$1,961 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 15,402 (C$1,293) | C$1,723 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 3,000 (C$252) | C$209 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 15,551 (C$1,306) | C$1,579 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 20,853 (C$1,751) | C$1,147 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 3,467 (C$291) | C$78 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 400 (C$34) | C$64 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,341 (C$364) | C$464 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (C$126) | C$152 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (C$5.88) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 500 (C$42) | C$72 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 500 (C$42) | C$83 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (C$168) | C$122 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 2,000 (C$168) | C$129 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (C$16,793) | C$21,915 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (C$1.39) | C$1.24 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (C$17) | C$21 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 500 (C$42) | C$103 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 60 (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (C$3.15) | C$5.11 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 70 (C$5.88) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 80 (C$7) | C$5.33 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (C$8) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Potgietersrus (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 400 (C$34) | C$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 301 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 917 (C$77) | C$124 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 1,000 (C$84) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (C$42) | C$9 | + 344% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 103 (C$9) | C$5.39 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 189 (C$16) | C$7 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,000 (C$504) | C$610 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.62 (C$0.14) | C$0.40 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (C$3.36) | C$12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 123 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,110 (R 60,854) in Potgietersrus.
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