Cost of living in Vereeniging is 15% higher than in Banamba (without rent).
Rent in Vereeniging is 81% more expensive than in Banamba.
Cost of living including rent in Vereeniging is 45% higher than in Banamba.
Food in Vereeniging is very similar to Banamba.
Transport in Vereeniging is 106% more expensive than in Banamba.
| Vereeniging | Banamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vereeniging | Banamba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.41 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.63 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.33 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.74 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 6.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.96 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43 $ | 37 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.9 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 145 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 296 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 448 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 911 $ | 1,499 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 732 $ | 833 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,728 $ | 387 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.39 % | 12.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.7 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.98 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Haircut | 4.85 $ | 3.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.3 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 120 $ | 84.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,860 $ | 2,943 $ |