Cost of living
Welkom compared to Klerksdorp
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Overview comparison
WelkomKlerksdorp
Consumer prices in Klerksdorp are roughly 4% higher than in Welkom.
Cost of living
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| Total with rent one person | 779 | 579 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,128 | 2,162 |
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| Without rent one person | 397 | 431 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,118 | 1,227 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 399.89 | 301.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 802.73 | 910.04 |
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| Food person | 296 | 225 |
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| Food family | 783 | 741 |
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| Transport person | 27.89 | 40.28 |
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| Transport family | 95 | 134.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.65 years | 82.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.48 | 4.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.22 | 31.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.77 | 2.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 | 2.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 1.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 246.01 | 276.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 341.77 | 154.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 815.97 | 531.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610 | 784.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.02 | 57.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.27 | 110.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.47 | 32.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.17 | 9.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 942 | 950 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 639 | 818 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.27 | 1.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.08% | 51.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.82 | 9.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 0.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 2.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.4 | 8.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.71 | 5.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.93 | 6.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.75 |
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Other
| Item | Welkom | Klerksdorp |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.97 | 20.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.85 | 8.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.87 | 24.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.95 | 3.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.68 | 44.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.42 | 95.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.87 | 200.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,770 | 5,435 |
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