Cost of living in Mthatha is 32% lower than in Kaolack (without rent).
Rent in Mthatha is 4% cheaper than in Kaolack.
Cost of living including rent in Mthatha is 19% lower than in Kaolack.
Food in Mthatha is 31% cheaper than in Kaolack.
Transport in Mthatha is 57% cheaper than in Kaolack.
| Mthatha | Kaolack | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mthatha | Kaolack | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.84 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.7 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.35 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.61 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.45 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.3 $ | 25 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.44 $ | 29.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.99 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.46 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.1 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.7 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 782 $ | 900 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 446 $ | 683 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,009 $ | 2,790 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,497 $ | 2,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,237 $ | 1,404 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,634 $ | 381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.66 % | 8.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.2 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.25 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 5.08 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.7 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.3 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 157 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,577 $ | 6,978 $ |