- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Johannesburg
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (₨248) | ₨213 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨160) | ₨250 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (₨201) | ₨155 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (₨38) | ₨68 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (₨174) | ₨67 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨97) | ₨45 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (₨188) | ₨197 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨115) | ₨103 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (₨105) | ₨20 | + 426% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (₨24) | ₨115 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 93 (₨481) | ₨473 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨85) | ₨110 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (₨28) | ₨33 | - 16% | |
| 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 (₨45,087) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,654 (₨55,070) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,446 (₨7,474) | ₨2,000 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,309 (₨63,628) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,411 (₨38,307) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,041 (₨5,382) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (₨1,175) | ₨3,923 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,178 (₨31,933) | ₨35,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,840 (₨9,512) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (₨433) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (₨366) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 134% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 774 (₨3,999) | ₨2,941 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 819 (₨4,236) | ₨1,600 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,322 (₨6,835) | ₨3,502 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,285 (₨6,643) | ₨1,500 | + 343% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 284,786 (₨1,472,113) | ₨600,000 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (₨33) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (₨1,212) | ₨6,000 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 189 (₨979) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 113% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (₨365) | ₨100 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 242 (₨1,248) | ₨150 | + 732% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (₨2,234) | ₨300 | + 645% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (₨248) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (₨160) | ₨150 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (₨277) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (₨139) | ₨120 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (₨93) | ₨50 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 159 (₨820) | ₨100 | + 720% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 (₨1,957) | ₨1,000 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 162 (₨839) | ₨392 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,107 (₨5,721) | ₨500 | + 1044% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (₨1,167) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (₨321) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (₨150) | ₨89 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (₨80) | ₨78 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,035 (₨41,535) | ₨40,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 562 (₨2,903) | ₨608 | + 378% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (₨99) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,027 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% 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 ₨121,561
(R 23,516)
in Johannesburg.
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