- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨409) | ₨266 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨240) | ₨158 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨197) | ₨159 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨59) | ₨43 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨172) | ₨74 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨76) | ₨44 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (₨224) | ₨87 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨93) | ₨98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨135) | ₨16 | + 756% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨75) | ₨89 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨208) | ₨643 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨80) | ₨75 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨42) | ₨26 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,917 (₨38,650) | ₨32,879 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,224) | ₨12,000 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,058) | ₨5,606 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,167 (₨25,224) | ₨34,867 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨19,528) | ₨17,478 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨2,924) | ₨8,312 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 725 (₨3,542) | ₨1,366 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨26,976) | ₨30,500 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,263 (₨11,048) | ₨9,000 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (₨354) | ₨1,225 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 84 (₨411) | ₨1,040 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,165) | ₨3,233 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,481) | ₨2,333 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨8,682) | ₨3,625 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨4,809) | ₨2,167 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 71% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,354,840) | ₨758,843 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | ₨53 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,134) | ₨945 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨424) | ₨220 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨488) | ₨625 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 258 (₨1,259) | ₨1,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 77 (₨378) | ₨175 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨164) | ₨229 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨249) | ₨317 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (₨185) | ₨50 | + 269% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 33 (₨162) | ₨55 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨374) | ₨125 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,582) | ₨1,236 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (₨741) | ₨400 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,372) | ₨750 | + 483% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,654) | ₨1,775 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨248) | ₨2,167 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨100) | ₨150 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨97) | ₨140 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,500 (₨36,615) | ₨15,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨7) | ₨2.00 | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,419) | ₨1,500 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨163) | ₨190 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
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 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.882
INR
/
ZAR
Do you live in Agra? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 74% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in SF is 93% more expensive than in Shanghai
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 151% more expensive than in Bangalore
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 55% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rustenburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Maseru (Lesotho)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Worcester (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Polokwane (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨145,781
(R 29,861)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨108,000
in Agra.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 liter of gasoline in Puerto Montt costs CH$854 (3 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Reykjavik costs 300,000 kr (10 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rome costs €1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Gdańsk costs 3,000 zł (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Auckland costs NZ$20 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Amsterdam costs €2,000 (about 3 hours ago)