Cost of living in Bloemfontein

compared to
Cost of living in Bloemfontein vs. South Africa overall average

Bloemfontein is 4.5% cheaper than South Africa overall.

Restaurants
pay 3.8% less in Bloemfontein
Groceries
pay 2.4% less in Bloemfontein
Transportation
pay 4.2% more in Bloemfontein
Housing
pay 17.9% less in Bloemfontein
Childcare
pay 26.6% less in Bloemfontein
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4% less in Bloemfontein
Clothing
pay 19.5% more in Bloemfontein

The cost of clothing and transportation in Bloemfontein are more expensive than in South Africa. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Bloemfontein.

Bloemfontein Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $11.36
ZAR206.75
$10.22 - $11.36
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$4.23
ZAR77.01
$3.41 - $5.06
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.74
ZAR13.44
$0.68 - $0.80

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$0.98
ZAR17.79
$0.64 - $1.14
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.51
ZAR63.88
$2.84 - $4.26
Milk (1 gallon) $3.76
ZAR68.47
$3.23 - $4.30

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.86
ZAR88.45
$4.30 - $5.38
Monthly public transit pass ??
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $22,890.37
ZAR416,596.31
$11,359.99 - $34,420.76

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$35.97
ZAR654.70
$28.40 - $45.44
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $298.20
ZAR5,427.12
$284.00 - $312.40
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $298.20
ZAR5,427.12
$255.60 - $340.80

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $127.80
ZAR2,325.91
$113.60 - $142.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $2.27
ZAR41.35
$0.97 - $2.56
Cappuccino in mid-range area $1.80
ZAR32.74
$1.14 - $2.16
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$2.56
ZAR46.52
$1.75 - $2.95

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$56.80
ZAR1,033.74
$45.38 - $79.52
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$31.81
ZAR578.89
$15.90 - $45.44
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$130.64
ZAR2,377.60
$85.20 - $170.40

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in South Africa to see the average cost of cities throughout South Africa, like Polokwane, Welkom, Pretoria, Secunda, Johannesburg, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in South Africa compared to Bloemfontein.

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