Cost of living in Mthatha is 3% higher than in Pietermaritzburg (without rent).
Rent in Mthatha is 57% more expensive than in Pietermaritzburg.
Cost of living including rent in Mthatha is 28% higher than in Pietermaritzburg.
Food in Mthatha is 22% more expensive than in Pietermaritzburg.
Transport in Mthatha is 61% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
| Mthatha | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mthatha | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.84 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.7 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.35 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.61 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 2.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.45 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.3 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.44 $ | 9.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.99 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.46 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.1 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.7 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 782 $ | 346 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 446 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,009 $ | 573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,497 $ | 1,157 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,237 $ | 416 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,634 $ | 1,034 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.66 % | 11.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.2 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.25 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 5.08 $ | 4.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.7 $ | 84.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.3 $ | 43 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 157 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,577 $ | 4,984 $ |