- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Johannesburg
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (₨260) | ₨213 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨168) | ₨250 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨219) | ₨155 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (₨40) | ₨68 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (₨180) | ₨67 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (₨99) | ₨45 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (₨198) | ₨197 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨118) | ₨103 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (₨108) | ₨20 | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (₨25) | ₨115 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (₨510) | ₨473 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨88) | ₨110 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (₨30) | ₨33 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (₨47,345) | ₨9,193 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,960 (₨59,493) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,441 (₨7,822) | ₨2,000 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,182 (₨66,124) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,303 (₨39,641) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,069 (₨5,805) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (₨1,233) | ₨3,923 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,347 (₨34,450) | ₨35,000 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,807 (₨9,808) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 81 (₨441) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (₨384) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 133% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 767 (₨4,164) | ₨2,941 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 771 (₨4,185) | ₨1,600 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,289 (₨6,996) | ₨3,502 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,282 (₨6,956) | ₨1,500 | + 364% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 284,743 (₨1,545,618) | ₨600,000 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (₨34) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (₨1,273) | ₨6,000 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 205 (₨1,110) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 132% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (₨380) | ₨100 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 240 (₨1,302) | ₨150 | + 768% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 434 (₨2,354) | ₨300 | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (₨260) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (₨173) | ₨150 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (₨292) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (₨148) | ₨120 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (₨97) | ₨50 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 158 (₨856) | ₨100 | + 756% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 374 (₨2,030) | ₨1,000 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 158 (₨859) | ₨392 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,066 (₨5,785) | ₨500 | + 1057% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (₨1,225) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (₨324) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (₨152) | ₨89 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (₨84) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,035 (₨43,616) | ₨40,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 577 (₨3,131) | ₨608 | + 415% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (₨104) | - | - | |
| 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 3,008 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨27,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨26,645
(R 4,909)
in Johannesburg.
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