- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨408) | ₨213 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨240) | ₨127 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨197) | ₨124 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨57) | ₨42 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (₨167) | ₨68 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨76) | ₨22 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (₨303) | ₨78 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨92) | ₨95 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨134) | ₨14 | + 838% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨75) | ₨83 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨208) | ₨554 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨78) | ₨71 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨46) | ₨36 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,300 (₨40,372) | ₨10,165 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,131) | ₨8,300 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,039) | ₨3,833 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (₨24,321) | ₨20,000 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨19,456) | ₨15,000 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨2,914) | ₨12,000 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 766 (₨3,725) | ₨1,233 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨26,877) | ₨31,333 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,027 (₨9,858) | ₨8,000 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 65 (₨318) | ₨450 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 99 (₨483) | ₨2,000 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,149) | ₨2,350 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,472) | ₨2,525 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨8,650) | ₨2,833 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨4,791) | ₨1,750 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 118% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,349,864) | ₨658,198 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨65) | ₨43 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,126) | ₨550 | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨423) | ₨80 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨486) | ₨750 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 287 (₨1,396) | ₨300 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (₨330) | ₨200 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (₨174) | ₨219 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (₨274) | ₨375 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 39 (₨187) | ₨60 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (₨77) | ₨60 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 71 (₨345) | ₨150 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,576) | ₨475 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 150 (₨730) | ₨325 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,356) | ₨500 | + 771% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,637) | ₨1,367 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨247) | ₨1,750 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨100) | ₨100 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨97) | ₨135 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 7,500 (₨36,481) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,410) | ₨1,500 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨162) | ₨185 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨46,215
(R 9,501)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Agra.
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