Cost of living in Springs is 22% lower than in Randburg (without rent).
Rent in Springs is 18% cheaper than in Randburg.
Cost of living including rent in Springs is 20% lower than in Randburg.
Food in Springs is 21% cheaper than in Randburg.
Transport in Springs is 49% cheaper than in Randburg.
| Springs | Randburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Springs | Randburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.7 $ | 43.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.91 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.72 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.58 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 3.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.22 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.2 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.93 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.8 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.76 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.75 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.7 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.5 $ | 109 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.7 $ | 42.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 476 $ | 653 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ | 522 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,444 $ | 690 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 653 $ | 573 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,853 $ | 2,031 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.7 % | 11.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.7 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Haircut | 4.97 $ | 5.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 220 $ | 241 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,902 $ | 4,859 $ |