Cost of living in Giza is 33% lower than in Butha-Buthe (without rent).
Rent in Giza is 58% cheaper than in Butha-Buthe.
Cost of living including rent in Giza is 42% lower than in Butha-Buthe.
Food in Giza is 36% cheaper than in Butha-Buthe.
Transport in Giza is 10% cheaper than in Butha-Buthe.
| Giza | Butha-Buthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Giza | Butha-Buthe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.41 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.1 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.32 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.18 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.85 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 2.07 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.68 $ | 6.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.66 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.66 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.87 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.53 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.12 $ | 123 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14 $ | 191 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.65 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 63.7 $ | 46.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 112 $ | 111 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 89 $ | 79.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 241 $ | 188 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 793 $ | 368 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 338 $ | 500 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 145 $ | 907 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.76 % | 8.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.08 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 2.07 $ | 3.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.9 $ | 71.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 67.1 $ | 85.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,758 $ | 1,141 $ |