Cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R 205) | R 60 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R 105) | R 59 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.77 (R 54) | R 49 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (R 9) | R 12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (R 30) | R 29 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.02 (R 43) | R 14 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R 88) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.91 (R 41) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (R 17) | R 7 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (R 30) | R 12 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R 213) | R 87 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.62 (R 23) | R 16 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.52 (R 22) | R 12 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,173 (R 16,680) | R 15,755 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $960 (R 13,640) | R 9,718 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (R 1,799) | R 1,926 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,114 (R 15,841) | R 12,645 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $707 (R 10,053) | R 12,000 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 (R 1,321) | R 1,000 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (R 730) | R 986 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (R 3,964) | R 7,119 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (R 1,475) | R 2,169 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (R 127) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (R 243) | R 19 | + 1198% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (R 702) | R 690 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R 652) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R 1,517) | R 2,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R 1,481) | R 1,500 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,956 (R 312,103) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (R 8) | R 13 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (R 969) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R 221) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R 100) | R 50 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R 264) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (R 1,327) | R 428 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R 88) | R 35 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.82 (R 54) | R 30 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.12 (R 59) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.90 (R 41) | R 40 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (R 23) | R 15 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R 284) | R 120 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (R 561) | R 372 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R 316) | R 113 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (R 2,365) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (R 936) | R 600 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R 131) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (R 72) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (R 70) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $324 (R 4,605) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (R 1.59) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (R 458) | R 200 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R 98) | R 37 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 58,703 ($4,130) in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 48,000 in Witbank.
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