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Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (₨578) | ₨362 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (₨298) | ₨331 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (₨218) | ₨137 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨75) | ₨62 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | R 38 (₨191) | ₨70 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (₨99) | ₨40 | + 146% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (₨358) | ₨198 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨110) | ₨102 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (₨106) | ₨21 | + 404% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (₨94) | ₨114 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (₨491) | ₨473 | + 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨89) | ₨86 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨58) | ₨30 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,156 (₨71,646) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,525 (₨48,207) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,271 (₨6,435) | ₨2,000 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,516 (₨63,344) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,872 (₨39,842) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,241 (₨6,279) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 651 (₨3,293) | ₨2,897 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 6,052 (₨30,632) | ₨35,000 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,512 (₨7,653) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (₨424) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 82 (₨414) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 113% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (₨4,128) | ₨2,325 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 670 (₨3,390) | ₨1,600 | + 112% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 (₨6,884) | ₨3,502 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,289 (₨6,523) | ₨1,500 | + 335% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 320,761 (₨1,623,409) | ₨600,000 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (₨79) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,001 (₨5,065) | ₨6,000 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 204 (₨1,035) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 118% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (₨451) | ₨100 | + 351% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 288 (₨1,458) | ₨150 | + 872% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 467 (₨2,363) | ₨300 | + 688% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (₨239) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨174) | ₨150 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (₨294) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (₨144) | ₨120 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (₨96) | ₨50 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (₨628) | ₨100 | + 528% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 360 (₨1,823) | ₨1,000 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (₨851) | ₨392 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,037 (₨5,246) | ₨500 | + 949% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 506 (₨2,562) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (₨306) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (₨156) | ₨89 | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (₨155) | ₨78 | + 98% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,020 (₨45,652) | ₨40,000 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (₨10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 559 (₨2,830) | ₨608 | + 366% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (₨214) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨277,395
(R 54,809)
in Johannesburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨232,000
in Agartala.
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