Cost of living
Pietermaritzburg compared to Western Cape
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Overview comparison
PietermaritzburgWestern Cape
Consumer prices in Western Cape are roughly 28% higher than in Pietermaritzburg.
Cost of living
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| Total with rent one person | 700 | 1,177 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,367 | 2,635 |
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| Without rent one person | 429 | 546 |
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| Without rent one family | 908 | 1,814 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 369.17 | 475.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 623.04 | 972.99 |
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| Food person | 211 | 287 |
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| Food family | 677 | 786 |
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| Transport person | 72.59 | 221.48 |
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| Transport family | 258.83 | 423.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.3 years | 75.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.12 | 11.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.78 | 49.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.17 | 4.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 | 2.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 308.94 | 439.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 156.3 | 286.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 596.94 | 840.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 262.42 | 540.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.34 | 66.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.97 | 109.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.35 | 53.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.67 | 12.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,084 | 878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 478 | 618 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.7 | 1.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.35% | 74.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.63 | 8.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 0.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 2.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.19 | 10.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 5.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.13 | 6.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Pietermaritzburg | Western Cape |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.38 | 28.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.09 | 6.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.6 | 25.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.37 | 7.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.97 | 46.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.61 | 99.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 171.46 | 232.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,058 | 5,250 |
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