Cost of living
Mafeteng compared to Butha-Buthe
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Overview comparison
MafetengButha-Buthe
Consumer prices in Mafeteng are roughly 6% higher than in Butha-Buthe.
Cost of living
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| Total with rent one person | 690 | 590 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,761 | 1,443 |
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| Without rent one person | 452 | 405 |
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| Without rent one family | 994 | 1,017 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 197.77 | 195.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 466.31 | 332.93 |
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| Food person | 236 | 289 |
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| Food family | 639 | 656 |
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| Transport person | 46.54 | 41.22 |
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| Transport family | 104.04 | 107.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.29 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.05 | 3.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.77 | 23.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.96 | 9.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.26 | 1.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 139.73 | 136.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 62.71 | 78.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 328.27 | 287.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 168.08 | 176.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.34 | 116.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.86 | 217.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.66 | 23.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.39 | 9.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 346 | 316 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 474 | 446 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.96% | 27.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.87 | 4.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.8 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.45 | 1.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.03 | 4.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.65 | 6.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.73 | 5.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 2.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Mafeteng | Butha-Buthe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.63 | 20.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.62 | 3.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.68 | 13.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.18 | 4.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.61 | 50.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 120.53 | 106.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 25.1 | 35.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,056 | 940 |
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