- Cost of Living
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- Potchefstroom
- Ahmednagar
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨450) | ₨100 | + 350% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨264) | ₨300 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨217) | ₨100 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨65) | ₨40 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨189) | ₨54 | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨84) | ₨29 | + 194% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (₨246) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨102) | ₨130 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨148) | ₨29 | + 420% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨83) | ₨180 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨229) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨88) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨47) | - | - | |
Housing | + 260% | |||
Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 260% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,300 (₨44,538) | ₨12,607 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨27,725) | ₨10,000 | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,559) | ₨2,000 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,167 (₨27,725) | ₨5,046 | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨21,464) | ₨4,000 | + 437% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨3,214) | ₨500 | + 543% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 725 (₨3,893) | ₨200 | + 1846% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨29,650) | ₨30,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,263 (₨12,144) | ₨10,000 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (₨389) | ₨90 | + 332% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 84 (₨452) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 158% | |||
Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 158% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,577) | ₨1,000 | + 358% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,727) | ₨1,500 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨9,542) | ₨1,500 | + 536% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨5,286) | ₨1,500 | + 252% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 72% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,489,155) | ₨1,000,000 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨72) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,345) | ₨500 | + 369% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨467) | ₨300 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨537) | ₨500 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 258 (₨1,384) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 77 (₨416) | ₨200 | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨180) | ₨125 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨273) | ₨100 | + 173% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (₨203) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 33 (₨178) | ₨50 | + 255% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨411) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,738) | ₨250 | + 595% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (₨815) | ₨250 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,806) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨5,116) | ₨500 | + 923% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨272) | ₨100 | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨110) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨107) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,500 (₨40,245) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,659) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨179) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 88% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨67,575
(R 12,593)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Ahmednagar.
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