Cost of living
KwaZulu-Natal compared to Worcester (South Africa)
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Overview comparison
KwaZulu-NatalWorcester (South Africa)
Consumer prices in KwaZulu-Natal are roughly 2% higher than in Worcester (South Africa).
Cost of living
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| Total with rent one person | 750 | 708 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,855 | 1,838 |
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| Without rent one person | 412 | 343 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,103 | 1,189 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 487.76 | 348.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 710.02 | 913.77 |
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| Food person | 202 | 244 |
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| Food family | 683 | 538 |
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| Transport person | 49.64 | 29.61 |
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| Transport family | 108.64 | 85.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.76 years | 76.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.14 | 4.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.37 | 31.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.2 | 4.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 | 2.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 431.57 | 365.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.41 | 193.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 643.15 | 640.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 574.42 | 706.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.98 | 41.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.36 | 48.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.36 | 34.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.09 | 13.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 994 | 1,025 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 693 | 744 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.23 | 1.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.54% | 47.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.42 | 7.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 0.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.2 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.71 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 9.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.96 | 4.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 7.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.11 | 1.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | KwaZulu-Natal | Worcester (South Africa) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.83 | 24.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.3 | 7.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.37 | 29.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.26 | 3.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.27 | 47.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.83 | 122.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 184.36 | 207.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,380 | 4,118 |
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