- Cost of Living
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- Polokwane
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Polokwane, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (₨456) | ₨500 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (₨292) | ₨375 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨171) | ₨200 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨65) | ₨44 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (₨155) | ₨50 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨86) | ₨33 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (₨290) | ₨90 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (₨144) | ₨99 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨91) | ₨43 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨82) | ₨165 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (₨399) | ₨300 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨84) | ₨143 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨59) | ₨38 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 70% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,500 (₨37,996) | ₨25,413 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (₨35,463) | ₨17,667 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,133 (₨5,742) | ₨6,525 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,500 (₨27,864) | ₨15,137 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (₨22,798) | ₨10,000 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 733 (₨3,715) | ₨10,000 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,067 (₨5,404) | ₨1,000 | + 440% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,450 (₨32,677) | ₨25,500 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,325 (₨11,779) | ₨6,000 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (₨574) | ₨150 | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (₨253) | ₨900 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (₨5,066) | ₨2,000 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 650 (₨3,293) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,333 (₨6,755) | ₨4,000 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,250 (₨6,333) | ₨4,000 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 224,333 (₨1,136,510) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨71) | ₨74 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 390 (₨1,976) | ₨2,750 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is 180% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (₨760) | ₨400 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 420 (₨2,128) | ₨200 | + 964% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 550 (₨2,786) | ₨500 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 52 (₨263) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (₨196) | ₨80 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨260) | ₨160 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (₨182) | ₨60 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨86) | ₨20 | + 331% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 75 (₨380) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 467 (₨2,364) | ₨385 | + 514% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (₨709) | ₨293 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 160 (₨811) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (₨4,053) | ₨500 | + 711% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (₨266) | ₨245 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (₨152) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (₨165) | ₨1,000 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 12,999 (₨65,855) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 290 (₨1,469) | ₨1,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (₨206) | ₨120 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨92,904
(R 18,338)
in Polokwane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨76,000
in Akola.
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