- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Potchefstroom
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potchefstroom, South Africa compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 (₨416) | ₨100 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 49 (₨245) | ₨300 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₨201) | ₨100 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨58) | ₨40 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (₨171) | ₨54 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (₨77) | ₨29 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (₨310) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨94) | ₨130 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 28 (₨137) | ₨29 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (₨76) | ₨180 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 43 (₨212) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨80) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨47) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 225% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,875 (₨39,099) | ₨12,607 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,653) | ₨10,000 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,036 (₨5,144) | ₨2,000 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (₨24,825) | ₨5,046 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (₨19,860) | ₨4,000 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 599 (₨2,974) | ₨500 | + 495% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 766 (₨3,802) | ₨200 | + 1801% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,526 (₨27,434) | ₨30,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,027 (₨10,062) | ₨10,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 65 (₨325) | ₨90 | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 99 (₨493) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 145% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 853 (₨4,235) | ₨1,000 | + 324% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (₨2,523) | ₨1,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,778 (₨8,829) | ₨1,500 | + 489% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 985 (₨4,891) | ₨1,500 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 68% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,515 (₨1,377,865) | ₨1,000,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 437 (₨2,170) | ₨500 | + 334% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 87 (₨432) | ₨300 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 100 (₨497) | ₨500 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 287 (₨1,425) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (₨337) | ₨200 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (₨178) | ₨125 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (₨279) | ₨100 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 39 (₨191) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (₨79) | ₨50 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 71 (₨352) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 60% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 324 (₨1,608) | ₨250 | + 543% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 150 (₨745) | ₨250 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 896 (₨4,447) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 953 (₨4,733) | ₨500 | + 847% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 51 (₨252) | ₨100 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨99) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,221 (₨11,027) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.54 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,460) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 33 (₨166) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potchefstroom (South Africa) is 81% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨68,606
(R 13,818)
in Potchefstroom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨38,000
in Ahmednagar.
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