Cost of living in Tripoli is 49% higher than in Rustenburg (without rent).
Rent in Tripoli is 16% cheaper than in Rustenburg.
Cost of living including rent in Tripoli is 12% higher than in Rustenburg.
Food in Tripoli is 70% more expensive than in Rustenburg.
Transport in Tripoli is 40% cheaper than in Rustenburg.
| Tripoli | Rustenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tripoli | Rustenburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.9 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.63 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.14 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.69 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.85 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.9 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.98 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.35 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.2 $ | 41.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.1 $ | 9.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.3 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.77 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.86 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
240 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.1 $ | 48.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 540 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 631 $ | 636 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,542 $ | 831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,238 $ | 703 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,154 $ | 1,327 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.47 % | 9.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 18 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.01 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 5.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 437 $ | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,063 $ | 5,836 $ |