- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Soweto
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (₨156) | ₨283 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (₨69) | ₨135 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨74) | ₨67 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨152) | ₨70 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (₨101) | ₨40 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (₨241) | ₨198 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨101) | ₨102 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (₨111) | ₨21 | + 426% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (₨203) | ₨108 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (₨253) | ₨473 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨89) | ₨83 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (₨68) | ₨33 | + 108% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (₨57,587) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (₨17,732) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (₨9,041) | ₨2,000 | + 352% | |
| 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 (₨40,529) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (₨1,520) | ₨2,897 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (₨23,066) | ₨35,000 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨4,053) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (₨294) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (₨127) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (₨4,133) | ₨2,325 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (₨608) | ₨1,600 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (₨4,053) | ₨3,502 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (₨6,079) | ₨1,500 | + 305% | |
| 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 (₨623,914) | ₨600,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨68) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (₨2,037) | ₨6,000 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 68% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (₨228) | ₨100 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (₨912) | ₨150 | + 508% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (₨1,942) | ₨300 | + 547% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (₨177) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨139) | ₨150 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₨228) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (₨114) | ₨120 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (₨46) | ₨50 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (₨346) | ₨100 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (₨1,351) | ₨1,000 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (₨507) | ₨392 | + 29% | |
| 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 (₨2,026) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (₨152) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (₨127) | ₨78 | + 62% | |
| 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 (₨1,520) | ₨608 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨196) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨190,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨166,226
(R 32,811)
in Soweto.
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