- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Soweto
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 19% 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 (₨152) | ₨250 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (₨67) | ₨155 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨72) | ₨68 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨148) | ₨67 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (₨98) | ₨45 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (₨234) | ₨197 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨98) | ₨103 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (₨108) | ₨20 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (₨197) | ₨115 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (₨246) | ₨473 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨86) | ₨110 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (₨66) | ₨33 | + 96% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (₨55,946) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (₨17,226) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (₨8,783) | ₨2,000 | + 339% | |
| 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 (₨39,374) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (₨1,477) | ₨3,923 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (₨22,409) | ₨35,000 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,937) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (₨285) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (₨123) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (₨4,015) | ₨2,941 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (₨591) | ₨1,600 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,937) | ₨3,502 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (₨5,906) | ₨1,500 | + 294% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (₨606,130) | ₨600,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (₨1,979) | ₨6,000 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 63% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (₨221) | ₨100 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (₨886) | ₨150 | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (₨1,887) | ₨300 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (₨172) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨135) | ₨150 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₨221) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (₨111) | ₨120 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (₨44) | ₨50 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (₨336) | ₨100 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (₨1,312) | ₨1,000 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (₨492) | ₨392 | + 25% | |
| 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 (₨1,969) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (₨148) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (₨123) | ₨78 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (₨14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (₨1,477) | ₨608 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨191) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨172,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨146,364
(R 29,738)
in Soweto.
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