Cost of living in Vereeniging is 40% lower than in Kananga (without rent).
Rent in Vereeniging is very similar to Kananga.
Cost of living including rent in Vereeniging is 23% lower than in Kananga.
Food in Vereeniging is 32% cheaper than in Kananga.
Transport in Vereeniging is 73% cheaper than in Kananga.
| Vereeniging | Kananga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vereeniging | Kananga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.9 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.41 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 1.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.63 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.33 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ | 4.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.74 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.2 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 5.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.96 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43 $ | 130 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.9 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 23.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 652 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 505 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 1,235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 911 $ | 7,038 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 732 $ | 514 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,728 $ | 814 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.39 % | 12.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.7 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.98 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Haircut | 4.85 $ | 3.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.3 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 120 $ | 88.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,860 $ | 3,289 $ |