Cost of living
Middelburg (South Africa) compared to Benoni
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Overview comparison
Middelburg (South Africa)Benoni
Consumer prices in Benoni are roughly 17% higher than in Middelburg (South Africa).
Cost of living
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| Total with rent one person | 808 | 770 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,594 | 2,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 447 | 384 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,266 | 968 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 407.26 | 440.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 571.74 | 1,521.09 |
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| Food person | 286 | 256 |
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| Food family | 709 | 641 |
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| Transport person | 38.45 | 50.36 |
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| Transport family | 81.22 | 118.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.18 years | 83.09 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.67 | 6.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.19 | 38.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.7 | 3.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 | 2.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.85 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 373.66 | 282.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.34 | 341.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 587.03 | 407.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 559.43 | 1,722.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.72 | 54.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.95 | 71.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.15 | 38.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.01 | 11.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 680 | 610 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 470 | 930 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 | 2.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.59% | 34.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.27 | 9.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 0.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 8.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.5 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.85 | 6.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Middelburg (South Africa) | Benoni |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.11 | 18.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.51 | 6.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.93 | 18.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.69 | 4.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.04 | 45.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.97 | 69.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 156.72 | 218.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,691 | 4,581 |
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