Cost of living
Virginia (South Africa) compared to Mmabatho
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Overview comparison
Virginia (South Africa)Mmabatho
Consumer prices in Virginia (South Africa) are roughly 25% higher than in Mmabatho.
Cost of living
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,320 | 714 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,518 | 1,795 |
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| Without rent one person | 421 | 308 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,802 | 957 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 558.12 | 504.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,308.41 | 871.53 |
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| Food person | 297 | 292 |
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| Food family | 889 | 746 |
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| Transport person | 135.74 | 39.76 |
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| Transport family | 423.95 | 99.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.42 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.8 | 6.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.99 | 37.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.85 | 3.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 | 1.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.66 | 1.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.2 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 752.63 | 372.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.81 | 282.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,527.31 | 637.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,056.98 | 768.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.89 | 58.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.55 | 107.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.41 | 38.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.56 | 12.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,522 | 816 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,338 | 775 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 | 2.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 42.86% | 44.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.11 | 10.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.59 | 1.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.89 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 1.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.76 | 6.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 4.2 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.78 | 5.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Virginia (South Africa) | Mmabatho |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.64 | 24.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.01 | 7.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.14 | 22.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.74 | 5.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.5 | 57.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.97 | 95.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 221.09 | 179.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,486 | 5,336 |
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