Cost of living
Worcester (South Africa) compared to North West (South Africa)
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Overview comparison
Worcester (South Africa)North West (South Africa)
Consumer prices in North West (South Africa) are roughly 5% higher than in Worcester (South Africa).
Cost of living
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| Total with rent one person | 708 | 777 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,838 | 1,736 |
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| Without rent one person | 343 | 455 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,189 | 1,292 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 348.43 | 316.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 913.77 | 690.32 |
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| Food person | 244 | 279 |
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| Food family | 538 | 877 |
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| Transport person | 29.61 | 28.88 |
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| Transport family | 85.28 | 66.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.5 years | 67.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.7 | 3.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.04 | 24.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.87 | 7.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 | 0.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 3.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 365.09 | 361.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.37 | 254.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 640.71 | 608.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 706.69 | 424.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.11 | 70.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.51 | 83.33 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.49 | 21.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.45 | 11.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,025 | 1,228 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 744 | 718 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 | 2.05 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.61% | 15.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.52 | 10.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 2.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 2.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.12 | 11.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.4 | 3.43 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.27 | 7.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Worcester (South Africa) | North West (South Africa) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.1 | 60.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.5 | 4.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.69 | 36.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.68 | 4.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.98 | 20.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.51 | 76.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 207.88 | 385.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,118 | 4,509 |
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