Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 127 (11,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 56 (5,010 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (3,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (1,436 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 36 (3,189 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (1,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 51 (4,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 17 (1,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (2,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (1,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (9,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (1,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (1,099 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 23% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,639 (1,043,314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,592 (859,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,971 (176,717 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 17,391 (1,558,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 14,382 (1,289,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,031 (92,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 973 (87,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (1,457 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 570 (51,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 124 (11,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 112 (10,019 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 337 (30,169 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 410 (36,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 49 (4,379 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (3,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 39 (3,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 405 (36,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 115 (10,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (44,820 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 687 (61,594 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 42 (3,798 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (2,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 380 (34,100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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