- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Soweto
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨213 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨150) | ₨200 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (₨67) | ₨373 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨71) | ₨50 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨146) | ₨64 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (₨98) | ₨35 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (₨232) | ₨150 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨98) | ₨119 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (₨107) | ₨20 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (₨195) | ₨116 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (₨244) | ₨473 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨87) | ₨78 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (₨63) | ₨21 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (₨55,468) | ₨9,149 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (₨17,079) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (₨8,708) | ₨2,000 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 8,000 (₨39,038) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (₨1,464) | ₨3,923 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (₨22,217) | ₨35,000 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,904) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (₨283) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (₨122) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (₨3,981) | ₨2,941 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (₨586) | ₨1,600 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,904) | ₨3,502 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (₨5,856) | ₨1,500 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (₨600,954) | ₨600,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (₨1,962) | ₨7,746 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 67% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (₨220) | ₨100 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (₨878) | ₨150 | + 486% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (₨1,464) | ₨300 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (₨171) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨134) | ₨150 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₨220) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (₨110) | ₨120 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 8 (₨40) | ₨50 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 49 (₨238) | ₨100 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 200 (₨976) | ₨1,000 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (₨488) | ₨392 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (₨1,952) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (₨146) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (₨122) | ₨78 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨14,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (₨13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (₨1,464) | ₨608 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨189) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨24,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨19,511
(R 3,998)
in Soweto.
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