Cost of living in Vryheid is 48% lower than in Bata (without rent).
Rent in Vryheid is 16% cheaper than in Bata.
Cost of living including rent in Vryheid is 34% lower than in Bata.
Food in Vryheid is 53% cheaper than in Bata.
Transport in Vryheid is 26% cheaper than in Bata.
| Vryheid | Bata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vryheid | Bata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.75 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.98 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.62 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 3.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.18 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 7.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.5 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.42 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.08 $ | 3.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.5 $ | 192 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 293 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 293 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 628 $ | 469 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 366 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 616 $ | 707 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 909 $ | 844 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 735 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,464 $ | 765 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.74 % | 6.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.8 $ | 107 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.85 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Haircut | 4.84 $ | 9.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.8 $ | 144 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.1 $ | 83.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ | 68.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,072 $ | 5,675 $ |