Cost of living
Klerksdorp compared to Port Elizabeth
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Overview comparison
KlerksdorpPort Elizabeth
Consumer prices in Port Elizabeth are roughly 10% higher than in Klerksdorp.
Cost of living
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| Total with rent one person | 579 | 1,028 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,162 | 2,460 |
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| Without rent one person | 431 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,227 | 1,073 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 301.3 | 429.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 910.04 | 1,051.65 |
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| Food person | 225 | 310 |
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| Food family | 741 | 795 |
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| Transport person | 40.28 | 49.05 |
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| Transport family | 134.42 | 121.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.67 years | 84.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.26 | 9.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.25 | 50.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.74 | 4.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 | 2.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.5 | 1.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 276.5 | 643.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 154.25 | 414.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 531.62 | 1,252.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 784.29 | 658.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.72 | 54.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.14 | 114.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.95 | 52.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.78 | 10.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 950 | 1,043 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 818 | 672 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 | 1.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.66% | 30.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.11 | 7.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.91 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.22 | 2.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 8.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.24 | 4.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 7.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.36 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Klerksdorp | Port Elizabeth |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.04 | 30.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.39 | 8.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.6 | 32.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.65 | 4.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.63 | 76.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.87 | 106.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 200.11 | 153.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,435 | 4,986 |
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