Cost of living in Randburg is 3% lower than in Buea (without rent).
Rent in Randburg is 128% more expensive than in Buea.
Cost of living including rent in Randburg is 33% higher than in Buea.
Food in Randburg is 16% cheaper than in Buea.
Transport in Randburg is 198% more expensive than in Buea.
| Randburg | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Randburg | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.5 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 1.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.46 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.84 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.18 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.17 $ | 0.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.98 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.6 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 7.24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.09 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 1.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.9 $ | 98.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.8 $ | 34 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 45.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 653 $ | 160 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 61.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 522 $ | 152 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 690 $ | 1,969 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 573 $ | 345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,031 $ | 182 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.62 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.5 $ | 17 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.72 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Haircut | 5.52 $ | 9.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.1 $ | 137 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 241 $ | 42.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,859 $ | 3,365 $ |