Cost of living in Potchefstroom is 42% lower than in Trindade (without rent).
Rent in Potchefstroom is 31% more expensive than in Trindade.
Cost of living including rent in Potchefstroom is 18% lower than in Trindade.
Food in Potchefstroom is 47% cheaper than in Trindade.
Transport in Potchefstroom is 7% more expensive than in Trindade.
| Potchefstroom | Trindade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Potchefstroom | Trindade | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.41 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.8 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.22 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.69 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.37 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.18 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.93 $ | 2.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.9 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.44 $ | 6.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.6 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.5 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.1 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.4 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 536 $ | 492 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 294 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 432 $ | 629 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 942 $ | 1,454 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 658 $ | 229 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 865 $ | 265 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.33 % | 7.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 3.75 $ | 4.28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.7 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.6 $ | 30.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 121 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,830 $ | 3,706 $ |