- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Tembisa, South Africa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Tembisa (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (₨322) | ₨283 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (₨253) | ₨145 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 18 (₨96) | ₨159 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (₨83) | ₨43 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | R 22 (₨120) | ₨74 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 12 (₨64) | ₨26 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 35 (₨190) | ₨87 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 12 (₨64) | ₨101 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6.00 (₨32) | ₨16 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (₨48) | ₨89 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (₨402) | ₨643 | - 37% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 14 (₨76) | ₨75 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.17 (₨22) | ₨28 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Tembisa (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,500 (₨34,879) | ₨20,330 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨9,533 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,200 (₨6,439) | ₨5,375 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,550 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R 6,858 (₨36,802) | ₨30,500 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,286 (₨6,901) | ₨9,000 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (₨429) | ₨1,225 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (₨215) | ₨1,040 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Tembisa (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (₨3,679) | ₨3,233 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (₨2,452) | ₨2,333 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,099 (₨5,900) | ₨3,625 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 901 (₨4,832) | ₨2,167 | + 123% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Tembisa (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 319,000 (₨1,711,764) | ₨767,287 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (₨64) | ₨53 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 180 (₨966) | ₨560 | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tembisa (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨220 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨650 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 15 (₨80) | ₨229 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₨241) | ₨317 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (₨86) | ₨50 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (₨64) | ₨55 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (₨429) | ₨125 | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Tembisa (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 171 (₨920) | ₨1,243 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 83 (₨444) | ₨400 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (₨2,683) | ₨750 | + 258% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (₨3,220) | ₨1,775 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (₨241) | ₨2,167 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (₨101) | ₨150 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 18 (₨97) | ₨140 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (₨9) | ₨2.00 | + 343% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (₨2,146) | ₨1,500 | + 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (₨190) | ₨190 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tembisa (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨64,165
(R 11,958)
in Tembisa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Agra.
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