Cost of living
Bhisho compared to Makhanda
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Overview comparison
BhishoMakhanda
Consumer prices in Bhisho are roughly 39% higher than in Makhanda.
Cost of living
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,403 | 897 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,520 | 1,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 409 | 394 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,432 | 1,338 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 976.34 | 323.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,732.25 | 576.75 |
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| Food person | 292 | 243 |
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| Food family | 688 | 723 |
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| Transport person | 23.07 | 23.64 |
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| Transport family | 67.8 | 69.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.77 years | 65.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.85 | 9.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.49 | 44.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.97 | 4.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.38 | 1.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,021.72 | 407.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 745.99 | 220.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,456.66 | 545.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,945.15 | 517.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.81 | 64.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.24 | 85.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.56 | 58.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.04 | 12.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,783 | 1,720 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,000 | 1,163 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 | 0.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.27% | 32.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.73 | 4.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 9.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 5.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.67 | 9.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Bhisho | Makhanda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.16 | 24.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.95 | 8.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.5 | 28.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 6.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.78 | 59.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.28 | 115.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.61 | 156.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,949 | 4,810 |
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