Cost of living in Klerksdorp is 10% lower than in Lobatse (without rent).
Rent in Klerksdorp is 13% more expensive than in Lobatse.
Cost of living including rent in Klerksdorp is very similar to Lobatse.
Food in Klerksdorp is 19% cheaper than in Lobatse.
Transport in Klerksdorp is 4% more expensive than in Lobatse.
| Klerksdorp | Lobatse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Klerksdorp | Lobatse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.16 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.2 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.02 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.46 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.16 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.92 $ | 3.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.75 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 20 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.04 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.28 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.7 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.3 $ | 57.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.8 $ | 93.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 684 $ | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 339 $ | 222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 562 $ | 548 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 911 $ | 1,404 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 694 $ | 934 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,089 $ | 492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.4 % | 9.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.4 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.82 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Haircut | 4.52 $ | 4.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 42.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 218 $ | 197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,836 $ | 3,793 $ |