- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Soweto
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨154) | ₨200 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (₨68) | ₨137 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨73) | ₨55 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨150) | ₨60 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (₨100) | ₨40 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (₨237) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨100) | ₨119 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (₨110) | ₨23 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (₨200) | ₨88 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (₨250) | ₨473 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨89) | ₨78 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (₨64) | ₨14 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (₨56,742) | ₨10,165 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (₨17,471) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (₨8,908) | ₨2,000 | + 345% | |
| 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 (₨39,934) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (₨1,498) | ₨5,000 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (₨22,727) | ₨35,000 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,993) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (₨290) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (₨125) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (₨4,072) | ₨2,941 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (₨599) | ₨1,600 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨3,993) | ₨3,502 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (₨5,990) | ₨1,500 | + 299% | |
| 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 (₨614,754) | ₨600,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨67) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (₨2,008) | ₨7,746 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (₨225) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (₨899) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (₨1,498) | ₨300 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (₨175) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨137) | ₨150 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₨225) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (₨112) | ₨120 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 8 (₨41) | ₨50 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 49 (₨243) | ₨100 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 200 (₨998) | ₨1,000 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (₨499) | ₨500 | - 0% | |
| 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 (₨1,997) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (₨150) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (₨125) | ₨78 | + 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨14,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (₨14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (₨1,498) | ₨500 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨193) | - | - | |
| 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 37 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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₨30,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨24,341
(R 4,876)
in Soweto.
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