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Centurion (Verwoerdburg) vs. South Africa Cost of Living Summary

Centurion (Verwoerdburg) is 12.1% more expensive than South Africa overall.

Restaurants: pay 5.3% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Groceries: pay 9.7% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Transportation: pay 25.9% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Housing: pay 8.2% less in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Childcare: pay 26.4% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.3% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Clothing: pay 8.3% more in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)

The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, and restaurants in Centurion (Verwoerdburg) are more expensive than in South Africa.

Centurion (Verwoerdburg) vs. South Africa Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Centurion (Verwoerdburg) instead of South Africa, you would:

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pay 5.3% more for restaurants

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.97 ZAR167.75	$10.22 ZAR191.15	+14.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.77 ZAR89.19	$4.68 ZAR87.56	-1.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.95 ZAR17.85	$1.01 ZAR18.85	+5.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 ZAR13.85	$0.77 ZAR14.34	+3.5%
Average			+5.3%

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pay 9.7% more for groceries

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Bread 1 loaf	$0.99 ZAR18.52	$1.07 ZAR20.01	+8.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.67 ZAR68.71	$4.23 ZAR79.01	+15.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.20 ZAR78.50	$4.41 ZAR82.40	+5.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.23 ZAR41.64	$2.42 ZAR45.31	+8.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.03 ZAR37.92	$2.11 ZAR39.41	+3.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.68 ZAR12.66	$0.69 ZAR12.91	+2.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.62 ZAR11.54	$0.70 ZAR13.00	+12.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.64 ZAR12.00	$0.73 ZAR13.56	+13.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.70 ZAR13.06	$0.75 ZAR13.95	+6.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.55 ZAR10.35	$0.64 ZAR11.96	+15.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.61 ZAR11.38	$0.70 ZAR13.17	+15.7%
Average			+9.7%

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pay 25.9% more for transportation

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.99 ZAR93.27	$5.00 ZAR93.51	+0.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$52.31 ZAR978.04	$90.88 ZAR1,699.15	+73.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,607.77 ZAR385,297.34	$22,663.17 ZAR423,726.65	+10.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.55 ZAR159.84	$10.22 ZAR191.15	+19.6%
Average			+25.9%

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pay 8.2% less for housing

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$41.37 ZAR773.47	$46.17 ZAR863.25	+11.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$382.55 ZAR7,152.49	$198.80 ZAR3,716.90	-48.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$326.35 ZAR6,101.62	$331.33 ZAR6,194.83	+1.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$80.40 ZAR1,503.18	$82.06 ZAR1,534.21	+2.1%
Average			-8.2%

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pay 26.4% more for childcare

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$174.12 ZAR3,255.40	$233.11 ZAR4,358.33	+33.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,033.53 ZAR75,413.67	$4,800.41 ZAR89,751.77	+19.0%
Average			+26.4%

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pay 17.3% more for entertainment and sports

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.11 ZAR39.41	$2.27 ZAR42.48	+7.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.88 ZAR35.20	$2.00 ZAR37.31	+6.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.90 ZAR54.30	$3.12 ZAR58.41	+7.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$29.50 ZAR551.56	$44.72 ZAR836.04	+51.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.62 ZAR123.79	$7.53 ZAR140.71	+13.7%
Average			+17.3%

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pay 8.3% more for clothing

	South Africa	Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$47.72 ZAR892.12	$49.09 ZAR917.76	+2.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$32.06 ZAR599.40	$34.65 ZAR647.80	+8.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$90.39 ZAR1,689.97	$91.71 ZAR1,714.64	+1.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$81.37 ZAR1,521.29	$98.31 ZAR1,838.03	+20.8%
Average			+8.3%

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