Cost of living
Mahatleng compared to Qachas Nek
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Overview comparison
MahatlengQachas Nek
Consumer prices in Qachas Nek are roughly 17% higher than in Mahatleng.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| Total with rent one person | 460 | 714 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,312 | 1,622 |
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| Without rent one person | 403 | 389 |
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| Without rent one family | 797 | 1,292 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 195.34 | 202.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 372.63 | 313.1 |
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| Food person | 243 | 235 |
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| Food family | 523 | 592 |
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| Transport person | 28.14 | 39.95 |
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| Transport family | 86.58 | 123.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.03 years | 72.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.79 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.61 | 25.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.37 | 11.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.52 | 1.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.15 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 85.5 | 113.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 51.94 | 72.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 195.52 | 308.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 123.42 | 144.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.83 | 110.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.24 | 210.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.1 | 23.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.59 | 8.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 324 | 357 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 489 | 552 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.4% | 31.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.47 | 5.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.81 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.36 | 1.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.19 | 5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.48 | 6.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 5.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 2.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Mahatleng | Qachas Nek |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.38 | 19.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.74 | 3.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.56 | 15.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.03 | 3.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.21 | 47.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.27 | 95.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 70.9 | 24.5 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,036 | 1,214 |
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