Cost of living
Limpopo (South Africa) compared to Western Cape
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Overview comparison
Limpopo (South Africa)Western Cape
Consumer prices in Western Cape are roughly 14% higher than in Limpopo (South Africa).
Cost of living
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| Total with rent one person | 769 | 1,177 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,519 | 2,635 |
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| Without rent one person | 405 | 546 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,421 | 1,814 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 344.67 | 475.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 580.11 | 972.99 |
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| Food person | 318 | 287 |
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| Food family | 780 | 786 |
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| Transport person | 25.59 | 221.48 |
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| Transport family | 79.94 | 423.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.99 years | 75.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.7 | 11.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.29 | 49.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 4.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 2.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.91 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 400.86 | 439.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 286.51 | 286.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 690.04 | 840.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 380.39 | 540.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.64 | 66.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.81 | 109.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.4 | 53.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.38 | 12.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,138 | 878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 639 | 618 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.31 | 1.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.06% | 74.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.17 | 8.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 0.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.57 | 2.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.54 | 10.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.49 | 5.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.64 | 6.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.3 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Limpopo (South Africa) | Western Cape |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.61 | 28.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.05 | 6.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.65 | 25.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.65 | 7.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.85 | 46.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.26 | 99.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 391.92 | 232.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,247 | 5,250 |
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