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- Polokwane
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Cost of living in Polokwane, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (₨496) | ₨500 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (₨318) | ₨375 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨185) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨70) | ₨44 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (₨168) | ₨50 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨94) | ₨33 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (₨315) | ₨90 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (₨156) | ₨99 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨99) | ₨43 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨89) | ₨165 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (₨434) | ₨300 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨91) | ₨143 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨64) | ₨38 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 84% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,500 (₨41,296) | ₨25,413 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (₨38,543) | ₨17,667 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,133 (₨6,240) | ₨6,525 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,500 (₨30,284) | ₨15,137 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (₨24,778) | ₨10,000 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 733 (₨4,038) | ₨10,000 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,067 (₨5,873) | ₨1,000 | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,450 (₨35,515) | ₨25,500 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,325 (₨12,802) | ₨6,000 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (₨624) | ₨150 | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (₨275) | ₨900 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (₨5,506) | ₨2,000 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 650 (₨3,579) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,333 (₨7,342) | ₨4,000 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,250 (₨6,883) | ₨4,000 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 224,333 (₨1,235,210) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨75) | ₨73 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 390 (₨2,147) | ₨2,750 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is 205% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (₨826) | ₨400 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 420 (₨2,313) | ₨200 | + 1056% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 550 (₨3,028) | ₨500 | + 506% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 52 (₨286) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (₨213) | ₨80 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨283) | ₨160 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (₨198) | ₨60 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨94) | ₨20 | + 368% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 75 (₨413) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 467 (₨2,570) | ₨385 | + 567% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (₨771) | ₨293 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 160 (₨881) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (₨4,405) | ₨500 | + 781% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (₨289) | ₨245 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (₨165) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (₨179) | ₨1,000 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 12,999 (₨71,574) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 290 (₨1,597) | ₨1,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (₨224) | ₨120 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨90,806
(R 16,492)
in Polokwane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨69,000
in Akola.
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