Cost of living in Annaba is 12% lower than in Pietermaritzburg (without rent).
Rent in Annaba is 46% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
Cost of living including rent in Annaba is 27% lower than in Pietermaritzburg.
Food in Annaba is 16% more expensive than in Pietermaritzburg.
Transport in Annaba is 79% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
| Annaba | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Annaba | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.85 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.19 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.1 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.44 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.03 $ | 2.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.38 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.93 $ | 9.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.19 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.6 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.82 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.6 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.7 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 346 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 149 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 287 $ | 573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,174 $ | 1,157 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 753 $ | 416 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 251 $ | 1,034 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.16 % | 11.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.86 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 4.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.3 $ | 84.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.1 $ | 43 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 37.6 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,069 $ | 4,984 $ |