Cost of living
Vanderbijlpark compared to Northern Cape
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Overview comparison
VanderbijlparkNorthern Cape
Consumer prices in Northern Cape are roughly 43% higher than in Vanderbijlpark.
Cost of living
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| Total with rent one person | 853 | 832 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,798 | 2,093 |
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| Without rent one person | 346 | 408 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,059 | 1,253 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 380.31 | 519.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 736.77 | 827.85 |
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| Food person | 239 | 297 |
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| Food family | 779 | 821 |
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| Transport person | 44.28 | 129.95 |
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| Transport family | 95.11 | 334.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.34 years | 83.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.51 | 7.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.83 | 36.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5 | 3.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 2.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.65 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 347.3 | 606.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.42 | 359.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 597.94 | 929.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 581.18 | 551.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.42 | 74.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.27 | 119.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.06 | 38.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.37 | 13.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 742 | 1,133 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 666 | 787 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.28 | 1.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.74% | 46.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.85 | 8.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.6 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.96 | 8.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.92 | 4.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 6.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Vanderbijlpark | Northern Cape |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.76 | 36.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.87 | 6.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.68 | 29.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.89 | 6.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.79 | 50.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.01 | 80.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 201.94 | 202.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 732 | 5,717 |
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