Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (R 237) | R 53 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (R 116) | R 45 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R 81) | R 31 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (R 27) | R 11 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (R 48) | R 26 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (R 51) | R 18 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R 127) | R 43 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (R 40) | R 22 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (R 31) | R 16 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (R 32) | R 19 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (R 244) | R 74 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (R 31) | R 18 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (R 28) | R 7 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (R 33,858) | R 7,292 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (R 25,199) | R 5,656 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (R 1,200) | R 2,024 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (R 25,524) | R 8,000 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (R 17,079) | R 6,000 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (R 785) | R 1,527 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (R 715) | R 658 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (R 4,458) | R 5,080 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (R 1,563) | R 1,236 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (R 124) | R 87 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (R 310) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (R 952) | R 858 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (R 567) | R 470 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (R 1,296) | R 836 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (R 1,715) | R 1,000 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (R 244,924) | R 369,348 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (R 15) | R 15 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (R 1,298) | R 586 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (R 329) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R 111) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (R 267) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (R 1,375) | R 400 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R 119) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (R 59) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (R 65) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (R 41) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (R 37) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (R 283) | R 120 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (R 654) | R 225 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (R 357) | R 147 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (R 2,219) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (R 1,176) | R 400 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (R 152) | R 39 | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (R 58) | R 18 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R 79) | R 15 | + 424% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (R 6,267) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (R 5.83) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (R 683) | R 300 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (R 174) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 43,561 (C$3,760) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 23,000 in Welkom.
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