Cost of living in Uvira is 3% lower than in Port Elizabeth (without rent).
Rent in Uvira is 36% cheaper than in Port Elizabeth.
Cost of living including rent in Uvira is 21% lower than in Port Elizabeth.
Food in Uvira is 7% more expensive than in Port Elizabeth.
Transport in Uvira is very similar to Port Elizabeth.
| Uvira | Port Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Uvira | Port Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.95 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.43 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.8 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.5 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.23 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.93 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 35 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 6.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.6 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.27 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 67.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.8 $ | 49.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 393 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 337 $ | 737 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 546 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 619 $ | 1,137 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,610 $ | 861 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 495 $ | 628 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 556 $ | 1,124 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.05 % | 11.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.7 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Haircut | 3.35 $ | 5.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.7 $ | 99.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.3 $ | 63.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 77.9 $ | 170 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,599 $ | 4,933 $ |