Cost of living in Quatre Bornes is 9% lower than in Soweto (without rent).
Rent in Quatre Bornes is 45% cheaper than in Soweto.
Cost of living including rent in Quatre Bornes is 31% lower than in Soweto.
Food in Quatre Bornes is very similar to Soweto.
Transport in Quatre Bornes is 46% cheaper than in Soweto.
| Quatre Bornes | Soweto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Quatre Bornes | Soweto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.77 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.6 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ | 2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.65 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.84 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.65 $ | 2.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.3 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 8.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 22 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.73 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.2 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 0.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.4 $ | 92.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 35.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 368 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 500 $ | 421 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 316 $ | 883 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 592 $ | 544 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,069 $ | 917 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 327 $ | 735 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 473 $ | 1,724 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.14 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.41 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Haircut | 8.81 $ | 3.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.5 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.3 $ | 50.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 216 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,708 $ | 4,830 $ |