- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 47% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨429) | ₨266 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨252) | ₨158 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨207) | ₨159 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨62) | ₨43 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨180) | ₨74 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨80) | ₨44 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (₨235) | ₨87 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨97) | ₨98 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨141) | ₨16 | + 798% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨79) | ₨89 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨219) | ₨643 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨84) | ₨75 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨44) | ₨26 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,917 (₨40,535) | ₨32,879 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨26,455) | ₨12,000 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,305) | ₨5,606 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,167 (₨26,455) | ₨34,867 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨20,481) | ₨17,478 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨3,067) | ₨8,312 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 725 (₨3,715) | ₨1,366 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨28,292) | ₨30,500 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,263 (₨11,587) | ₨9,000 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (₨371) | ₨1,225 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 84 (₨431) | ₨1,040 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,368) | ₨3,233 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,602) | ₨2,333 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨9,105) | ₨3,625 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨5,044) | ₨2,167 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 76% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,420,945) | ₨758,843 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨69) | ₨57 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,238) | ₨945 | + 137% | |
| 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 (₨445) | ₨220 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨512) | ₨625 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 258 (₨1,321) | ₨1,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 77 (₨397) | ₨175 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨172) | ₨229 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨261) | ₨317 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (₨194) | ₨50 | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 33 (₨169) | ₨55 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨392) | ₨125 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,659) | ₨1,236 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (₨777) | ₨400 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,586) | ₨750 | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,881) | ₨1,775 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨260) | ₨2,167 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨105) | ₨150 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨102) | ₨140 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,500 (₨38,402) | ₨15,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | ₨2.00 | + 293% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,537) | ₨1,500 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨171) | ₨190 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨139,364
(R 27,218)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨99,000
in Agra.
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