Cost of living in Mombasa is 10% lower than in Rustenburg (without rent).
Rent in Mombasa is 64% cheaper than in Rustenburg.
Cost of living including rent in Mombasa is 41% lower than in Rustenburg.
Food in Mombasa is 17% cheaper than in Rustenburg.
Transport in Mombasa is 41% more expensive than in Rustenburg.
| Mombasa | Rustenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mombasa | Rustenburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.32 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.77 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.8 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.59 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.72 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.25 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.5 $ | 41.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.57 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.36 $ | 9.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.77 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.4 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.7 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.7 $ | 48.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 96.3 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 540 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 948 $ | 636 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,400 $ | 831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,913 $ | 703 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 321 $ | 1,327 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.96 % | 9.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 18 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 2.02 $ | 5.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.3 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.1 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58.3 $ | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,419 $ | 5,836 $ |