Cost of living in Kenema is 19% lower than in Rustenburg (without rent).
Rent in Kenema is 52% more expensive than in Rustenburg.
Cost of living including rent in Kenema is 22% higher than in Rustenburg.
Food in Kenema is very similar to Rustenburg.
Transport in Kenema is 57% cheaper than in Rustenburg.
Kenema | Rustenburg | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Kenema | Rustenburg | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 9.4 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 38.7 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 3.76 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.75 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.06 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.84 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.4 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 2.08 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.34 $ | 6.24 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ | 4.48 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 6.49 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.45 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.48 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.33 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.99 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.04 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.61 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.16 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.38 $ | 4.93 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.94 $ | 41.4 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.2 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 9.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 24.2 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.54 $ | 6.94 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.19 $ | 2.3 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.77 $ | 1.52 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 52.8 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 81.3 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 48.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 628 $ | 426 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 540 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 460 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 634 $ | 636 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,066 $ | 831 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 703 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,665 $ | 1,327 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 9.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 18 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 1.67 $ | 4.26 $ |
Haircut | 1.47 $ | 5.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 88.3 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.8 $ | 127 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,755 $ | 5,836 $ |