Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (€5.98) | €16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (€3.15) | €8 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (€2.28) | €5.42 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.76) | €1.03 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | R 27 (€1.44) | €3.86 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.08) | €2.79 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 70 (€3.79) | €4.87 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.02) | €2.29 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€0.91) | €1.65 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.09) | €1.56 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (€5.23) | €7 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (€0.99) | €2.04 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.65) | €1.34 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,494 (€407) | €795 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 4,726 (€257) | €612 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 993 (€54) | €138 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,829 (€371) | €557 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,395 (€239) | €431 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 616 (€33) | €123 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 564 (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,958 (€324) | €440 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,247 (€68) | €109 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (€4.66) | €10 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 153 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 724 (€39) | €81 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 495 (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,187 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,112 (€60) | €97 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 259,113 (€14,087) | €23,679 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.83) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 408 (€22) | €36 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (€7) | €18 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 (€3.51) | €8 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 388 (€21) | €13 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (€23) | €27 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.31) | €5.06 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (€1.49) | €3.12 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€2.42) | €3.14 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (€1.60) | €1.93 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (€0.83) | €2.33 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 94 (€5.12) | €16 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 111 (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 486 (€26) | €73 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 472 (€26) | €63 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (€2.69) | €7 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (€1.46) | €2.42 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (€1.62) | €2.71 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,213 (€175) | €466 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (€0.09) | €0.20 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 442 (€24) | €33 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (€1.98) | €6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,360 (R 25,016) in Bloemfontein.
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