- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨420) | ₨100 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨247) | ₨300 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨202) | ₨100 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨61) | ₨40 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (₨176) | ₨54 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨78) | ₨29 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (₨230) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨95) | ₨130 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨138) | ₨29 | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨77) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨214) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨82) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨43) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 237% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,300 (₨41,555) | ₨12,607 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,868) | ₨10,000 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,187) | ₨2,000 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,167 (₨25,868) | ₨5,046 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨20,027) | ₨4,000 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨2,999) | ₨500 | + 500% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 725 (₨3,632) | ₨200 | + 1716% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨27,664) | ₨30,000 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,263 (₨11,330) | ₨10,000 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (₨363) | ₨90 | + 304% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 84 (₨421) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 140% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,271) | ₨1,000 | + 327% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,544) | ₨1,500 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨8,903) | ₨1,500 | + 494% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨4,932) | ₨1,500 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,389,418) | ₨1,000,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨68) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,188) | ₨500 | + 338% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨435) | ₨300 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨501) | ₨500 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 258 (₨1,291) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 77 (₨388) | ₨200 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (₨168) | ₨125 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨255) | ₨100 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (₨189) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 33 (₨166) | ₨50 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨384) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨1,622) | ₨250 | + 549% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (₨760) | ₨250 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,484) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,773) | ₨500 | + 855% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨254) | ₨100 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨103) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨100) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,500 (₨37,550) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,481) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨167) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 6 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 80% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨73,646
(R 14,710)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨41,000
in Ahmednagar.
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