- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Johannesburg
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (₨540) | ₨274 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (₨298) | ₨450 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (₨206) | ₨144 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨74) | ₨68 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (₨184) | ₨69 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨96) | ₨45 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 70 (₨352) | ₨197 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨110) | ₨103 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (₨110) | ₨20 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (₨91) | ₨108 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (₨477) | ₨473 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨84) | ₨106 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (₨58) | ₨33 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,418 (₨72,488) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,174 (₨51,150) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,330 (₨6,685) | ₨2,000 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,452 (₨57,574) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,408 (₨37,241) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 801 (₨4,027) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 634 (₨3,188) | ₨2,897 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,803 (₨29,176) | ₨35,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,503 (₨7,558) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (₨395) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 90 (₨453) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 96% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 785 (₨3,948) | ₨2,941 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 645 (₨3,244) | ₨1,600 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,321 (₨6,641) | ₨3,502 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (₨6,851) | ₨1,500 | + 357% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 305,841 (₨1,537,618) | ₨600,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (₨75) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,030 (₨5,176) | ₨6,000 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 205 (₨1,031) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 114% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 90 (₨452) | ₨100 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 221 (₨1,109) | ₨150 | + 639% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 445 (₨2,238) | ₨300 | + 646% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (₨235) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (₨175) | ₨150 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (₨273) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (₨138) | ₨120 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (₨89) | ₨50 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 154 (₨775) | ₨100 | + 675% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 376 (₨1,889) | ₨1,000 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 170 (₨857) | ₨392 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 987 (₨4,961) | ₨500 | + 892% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 521 (₨2,622) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (₨310) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (₨152) | ₨89 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (₨151) | ₨78 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,496 (₨42,716) | ₨40,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 611 (₨3,071) | ₨608 | + 405% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (₨212) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,905 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
/
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨260,266
(R 51,768)
in Johannesburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨220,000
in Agartala.
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