- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Johannesburg
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (₨233) | ₨213 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨150) | ₨250 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (₨200) | ₨155 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (₨36) | ₨68 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨169) | ₨67 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨94) | ₨45 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (₨177) | ₨197 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨108) | ₨103 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (₨112) | ₨20 | + 458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (₨22) | ₨115 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (₨438) | ₨473 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨81) | ₨110 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (₨26) | ₨33 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (₨42,332) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,496 (₨50,942) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,448 (₨7,029) | ₨2,000 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,383 (₨55,244) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,319 (₨35,520) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 891 (₨4,327) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (₨1,103) | ₨3,923 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,745 (₨27,883) | ₨35,000 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,555 (₨7,549) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (₨382) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 95 (₨462) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 107% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 784 (₨3,806) | ₨2,941 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 746 (₨3,623) | ₨1,600 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,321 (₨6,412) | ₨3,502 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,384 (₨6,716) | ₨1,500 | + 348% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 284,897 (₨1,382,707) | ₨600,000 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (₨31) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (₨1,138) | ₨6,000 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 205 (₨995) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 100% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 75 (₨366) | ₨100 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 213 (₨1,035) | ₨150 | + 590% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 452 (₨2,195) | ₨300 | + 632% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (₨242) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨163) | ₨150 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (₨271) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (₨134) | ₨120 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (₨89) | ₨50 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 155 (₨753) | ₨100 | + 653% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 388 (₨1,883) | ₨1,000 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (₨813) | ₨392 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,049 (₨5,091) | ₨500 | + 918% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (₨1,096) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (₨289) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (₨145) | ₨89 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (₨75) | ₨78 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,306 (₨40,313) | ₨40,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 595 (₨2,886) | ₨608 | + 375% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (₨93) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,935 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨132,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨117,217
(R 24,152)
in Johannesburg.
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