- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨450) | ₨283 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨264) | ₨145 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨217) | ₨159 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨65) | ₨43 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨189) | ₨74 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨84) | ₨26 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (₨246) | ₨87 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨102) | ₨101 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨148) | ₨16 | + 841% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨83) | ₨89 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨229) | ₨643 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨88) | ₨75 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨47) | ₨28 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,300 (₨44,538) | ₨20,330 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨27,725) | ₨9,533 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,559) | ₨5,375 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,167 (₨27,725) | ₨35,000 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨21,464) | ₨17,500 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨3,214) | ₨12,000 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 725 (₨3,893) | ₨1,550 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨29,650) | ₨30,500 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,263 (₨12,144) | ₨9,000 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (₨389) | ₨1,225 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 84 (₨452) | ₨1,040 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,577) | ₨3,233 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,727) | ₨2,333 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨9,542) | ₨3,625 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨5,286) | ₨2,167 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 112% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,489,155) | ₨767,287 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨72) | ₨53 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,345) | ₨560 | + 319% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨467) | ₨220 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨537) | ₨625 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 258 (₨1,384) | ₨650 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 77 (₨416) | ₨175 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨180) | ₨229 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨273) | ₨317 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (₨203) | ₨50 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 33 (₨178) | ₨55 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨411) | ₨125 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 58% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,738) | ₨1,243 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (₨815) | ₨400 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,806) | ₨750 | + 541% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨5,116) | ₨1,775 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨272) | ₨2,167 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨110) | ₨150 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨107) | ₨140 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,500 (₨40,245) | ₨15,000 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | ₨2.00 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,659) | ₨1,500 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨179) | ₨190 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨90,872
(R 16,935)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Agra.
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