Cost of living comparison
If you lived in South Africa instead of Pitcairn Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Pitcairn Islands
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South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$8.97
ZAR161.44
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.77
ZAR85.84
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.95
ZAR17.17
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.74
ZAR13.33
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Pitcairn Islands
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South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.99
ZAR17.82
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.67
ZAR66.13
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.20
ZAR75.55
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.23
ZAR40.07
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.03
ZAR36.50
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.68
ZAR12.18
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
ZAR11.11
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.64
ZAR11.55
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.70
ZAR12.57
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.55
ZAR9.96
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.61
ZAR10.95
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Pitcairn Islands
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South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.99
ZAR89.77
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$52.31
ZAR941.28
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,607.77
ZAR370,815.95
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$8.55
ZAR153.83
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Pitcairn Islands
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South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$41.37
ZAR744.40
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$382.55
ZAR6,883.67
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$326.35
ZAR5,872.29
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$80.40
ZAR1,446.68
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Pitcairn Islands
|
South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$174.12
ZAR3,133.05
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,033.53
ZAR72,579.25
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Pitcairn Islands
|
South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.11
ZAR37.93
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.88
ZAR33.88
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.90
ZAR52.26
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$29.50
ZAR530.83
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.62
ZAR119.14
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Pitcairn Islands
|
South Africa
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$47.72
ZAR858.59
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$32.06
ZAR576.87
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$90.39
ZAR1,626.46
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$81.37
ZAR1,464.12
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