Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg is 13% higher than in Entebbe (without rent).
Rent in Pietermaritzburg is 31% more expensive than in Entebbe.
Cost of living including rent in Pietermaritzburg is 21% higher than in Entebbe.
Food in Pietermaritzburg is 13% cheaper than in Entebbe.
Transport in Pietermaritzburg is 185% more expensive than in Entebbe.
| Pietermaritzburg | Entebbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pietermaritzburg | Entebbe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.66 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.6 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.68 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.69 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 2.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.2 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.28 $ | 2.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.61 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.5 $ | 68.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 174 $ | 122 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 346 $ | 273 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 573 $ | 408 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,157 $ | 1,140 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 416 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,034 $ | 135 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.59 % | 21.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.5 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.54 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Haircut | 4.02 $ | 6.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.1 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 13.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 157 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,984 $ | 4,471 $ |