- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 67% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨418) | ₨152 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨246) | ₨109 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨202) | ₨219 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨58) | ₨50 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (₨172) | ₨71 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨78) | ₨21 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (₨311) | ₨58 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨95) | ₨101 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨138) | ₨14 | + 860% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨77) | ₨69 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨213) | ₨446 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨80) | ₨56 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨47) | ₨36 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,875 (₨39,296) | ₨9,175 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,781) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,170) | ₨2,000 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (₨24,950) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨19,960) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨2,989) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 766 (₨3,822) | ₨1,650 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨27,572) | ₨14,000 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,027 (₨10,113) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 65 (₨327) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 99 (₨496) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 127% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,257) | ₨2,500 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,536) | ₨1,272 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨8,874) | ₨1,628 | + 445% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨4,915) | ₨1,700 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 137% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,384,790) | ₨658,198 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | ₨35 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,181) | ₨540 | + 304% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨434) | ₨100 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨499) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 287 (₨1,433) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (₨338) | ₨200 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (₨179) | ₨188 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (₨281) | ₨400 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 39 (₨192) | ₨20 | + 862% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (₨79) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 71 (₨354) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 90% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,616) | ₨200 | + 708% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 150 (₨749) | ₨279 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,469) | ₨500 | + 794% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,757) | ₨997 | + 377% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨253) | ₨500 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨103) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨100) | ₨100 | - 0% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,221 (₨11,082) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,473) | ₨500 | + 395% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨166) | ₨120 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 72% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨48,162
(R 9,652)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Agra.
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