Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 ($4.06) | $9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 ($2.94) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 ($0.99) | $1.69 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 ($1.86) | $6 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 ($1.39) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 70 ($4.89) | $10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 ($1.32) | $4.89 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 ($1.17) | $2.41 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 ($1.41) | $3.43 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 ($1.27) | $2.56 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.83) | $4.30 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,494 ($526) | $2,610 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 4,726 ($332) | $1,963 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 993 ($70) | $279 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,829 ($479) | $1,732 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,395 ($308) | $1,316 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 616 ($43) | $143 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 564 ($40) | $41 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,958 ($418) | $450 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,247 ($87) | $132 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 153 ($11) | $26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 724 ($51) | $66 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 495 ($35) | $75 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,187 ($83) | $101 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,112 ($78) | $172 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 249,919 ($17,531) | $25,902 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($1.06) | $1.03 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 408 ($29) | $42 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 65 ($4.52) | $12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 388 ($27) | $29 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 ($30) | $115 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 ($2.98) | $9 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 ($1.92) | $4.89 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 ($3.13) | $5.81 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 ($2.06) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 ($1.07) | $2.05 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 94 ($7) | $25 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 ($21) | $58 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 111 ($8) | $26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 486 ($34) | $123 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 472 ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 ($3.47) | $13 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($1.89) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 ($2.09) | $7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 3,213 ($225) | $429 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 ($0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 442 ($31) | $51 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 36 ($2.55) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bloemfontein (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,000 (R 42,772) in Bloemfontein.
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