- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Johannesburg
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (₨239) | ₨212 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨155) | ₨200 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (₨206) | ₨137 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (₨37) | ₨55 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (₨165) | ₨60 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨94) | ₨40 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (₨182) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨100) | ₨119 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨89) | ₨23 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (₨23) | ₨88 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 71 (₨357) | ₨473 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (₨77) | ₨78 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (₨27) | ₨14 | + 88% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (₨43,529) | ₨10,165 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,137 (₨50,589) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,320 (₨6,587) | ₨2,000 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,464 (₨47,233) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,551 (₨32,695) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 905 (₨4,515) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (₨1,134) | ₨5,000 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,855 (₨29,218) | ₨35,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,285 (₨6,414) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 71 (₨352) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (₨121) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 726 (₨3,625) | ₨2,941 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 518 (₨2,585) | ₨1,600 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,181 (₨5,892) | ₨3,502 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,021 (₨5,095) | ₨1,500 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 321,471 (₨1,604,332) | ₨600,000 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (₨32) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (₨1,171) | ₨7,746 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 189 (₨946) | ₨184 | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 57 (₨282) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 209 (₨1,042) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (₨2,155) | ₨300 | + 618% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (₨234) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (₨150) | ₨150 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 47 (₨236) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (₨130) | ₨120 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (₨67) | ₨50 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 (₨655) | ₨100 | + 555% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 313 (₨1,561) | ₨1,000 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 139 (₨692) | ₨500 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 671 (₨3,351) | ₨500 | + 570% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (₨1,127) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (₨267) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (₨130) | ₨100 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (₨78) | ₨78 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,793 (₨18,927) | ₨14,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 468 (₨2,335) | ₨500 | + 367% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (₨95) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,116 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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₨33,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨27,591
(R 5,529)
in Johannesburg.
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