Cost of living in Relizane is 17% lower than in Pietermaritzburg (without rent).
Rent in Relizane is 45% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
Cost of living including rent in Relizane is 30% lower than in Pietermaritzburg.
Food in Relizane is 8% more expensive than in Pietermaritzburg.
Transport in Relizane is 85% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
| Relizane | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Relizane | Pietermaritzburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.05 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.14 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.13 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 2.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.77 $ | 9.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.67 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.2 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.3 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 211 $ | 346 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 165 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 355 $ | 573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,264 $ | 1,157 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 870 $ | 416 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 303 $ | 1,034 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.22 % | 11.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.97 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 4.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.7 $ | 84.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.5 $ | 43 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.2 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,630 $ | 4,984 $ |