In Rustenburg, South Africa, a single person typically needs around $943 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1918 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Rustenburg is 1% more expensive overall.
Rustenburg is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Rustenburg is, on average, 80% lower than in New York City.
Rustenburg tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Rustenburg is rent and utilities, which are significantly above average. This can impact overall affordability for residents.
Food prices in Rustenburg are 16% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. This can help balance the overall cost of living.
Public transport is 7% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for residents. This can ease commuting expenses for many.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.99 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.59 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 41.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 24.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.94 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 53 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 81 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 48.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 540 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 636 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 703 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,327 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.89% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 5.18 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,836 $ |