Cost of living
Bhisho compared to Mmabatho
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Overview comparison
BhishoMmabatho
Consumer prices in Bhisho are roughly 40% higher than in Mmabatho.
Cost of living
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,403 | 714 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,520 | 1,795 |
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| Without rent one person | 409 | 308 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,432 | 957 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 976.34 | 504.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,732.25 | 871.53 |
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| Food person | 292 | 292 |
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| Food family | 688 | 746 |
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| Transport person | 23.07 | 39.76 |
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| Transport family | 67.8 | 99.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.77 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.85 | 6.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.49 | 37.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.97 | 3.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 | 1.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.38 | 1.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,021.72 | 372.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 745.99 | 282.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,456.66 | 637.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,945.15 | 768.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.81 | 58.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.24 | 107.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.56 | 38.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.04 | 12.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,783 | 816 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,000 | 775 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 | 2.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.27% | 44.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.73 | 10.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 1.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 6.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 4.2 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.67 | 5.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Bhisho | Mmabatho |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.16 | 24.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.95 | 7.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.5 | 22.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 5.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.78 | 57.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.28 | 95.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.61 | 179.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,949 | 5,336 |
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