Cost of living in Alberton
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.52
ZAR156.07
|
$5.11
-
$15.34
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.40
ZAR80.64
|
$3.98
-
$5.11
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.01
ZAR18.47
|
$0.62
-
$1.99
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
ZAR14.88
|
$0.57
-
$1.99
|
Alberton - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.02
ZAR18.73
|
$0.64
-
$1.42
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.70
ZAR67.72
|
$2.53
-
$5.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.09
ZAR74.83
|
$2.80
-
$7.53
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.09
ZAR38.29
|
$1.32
-
$4.09
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.08
ZAR38.04
|
$1.55
-
$3.09
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.69
ZAR12.59
|
$0.39
-
$0.90
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
ZAR12.54
|
$0.41
-
$1.03
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
ZAR12.11
|
$0.26
-
$1.16
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
ZAR12.59
|
$0.46
-
$0.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
ZAR9.44
|
$0.39
-
$0.98
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.58
ZAR10.68
|
$0.39
-
$0.93
|
Alberton - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.94
ZAR90.42
|
$4.57
-
$5.59
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$113.60
ZAR2,080.95
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,084.78
ZAR349,598.76
|
$17,039.98
-
$22,719.97
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.78
ZAR160.75
|
$5.68
-
$15.90
|
Alberton - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.13
ZAR716.82
|
$29.82
-
$56.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$397.60
ZAR7,283.31
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$312.40
ZAR5,722.60
|
$284.00
-
$340.80
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$86.03
ZAR1,575.91
|
$52.12
-
$239.98
|
Alberton - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.00
ZAR2,601.18
|
$142.00
-
$238.56
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,704.00
ZAR31,214.18
|
$1,704.00
-
$6,815.99
|
Alberton - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.27
ZAR41.62
|
$1.42
-
$2.84
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.00
ZAR36.56
|
$1.14
-
$2.84
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.90
ZAR53.06
|
$2.27
-
$3.98
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$23.67
ZAR433.53
|
$14.20
-
$34.08
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.68
ZAR104.05
|
$3.98
-
$10.22
|
Alberton - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.09
ZAR899.18
|
$19.88
-
$93.72
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.35
ZAR537.58
|
$19.88
-
$45.44
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.30
ZAR1,690.77
|
$56.80
-
$142.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$98.31
ZAR1,800.82
|
$56.80
-
$170.40
|
Alberton - Cost of clothing
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