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- Polokwane
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Cost of living in Polokwane, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (₨465) | ₨500 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 58 (₨298) | ₨375 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨174) | ₨200 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨66) | ₨44 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (₨157) | ₨50 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨88) | ₨33 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (₨296) | ₨90 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (₨146) | ₨99 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨93) | ₨43 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨83) | ₨165 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (₨407) | ₨300 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨85) | ₨143 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨60) | ₨38 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 73% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,500 (₨38,717) | ₨25,413 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (₨36,136) | ₨17,667 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,133 (₨5,851) | ₨6,525 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,500 (₨28,393) | ₨15,137 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (₨23,230) | ₨10,000 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 733 (₨3,786) | ₨10,000 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,067 (₨5,507) | ₨1,000 | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,450 (₨33,297) | ₨25,500 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,325 (₨12,002) | ₨6,000 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (₨585) | ₨150 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (₨258) | ₨900 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (₨5,162) | ₨2,000 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 650 (₨3,356) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,333 (₨6,883) | ₨4,000 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,250 (₨6,453) | ₨4,000 | + 61% | |
| 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 (₨1,158,081) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨71) | ₨73 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 390 (₨2,013) | ₨2,750 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is 185% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (₨774) | ₨400 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 420 (₨2,168) | ₨200 | + 984% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 550 (₨2,839) | ₨500 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 52 (₨268) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (₨200) | ₨80 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨265) | ₨160 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (₨186) | ₨60 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨88) | ₨20 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 75 (₨387) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 467 (₨2,409) | ₨385 | + 526% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (₨723) | ₨293 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 160 (₨826) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (₨4,130) | ₨500 | + 726% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (₨271) | ₨245 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (₨155) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (₨168) | ₨1,000 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 12,999 (₨67,105) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 290 (₨1,497) | ₨1,000 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (₨210) | ₨120 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨103,015
(R 19,955)
in Polokwane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Akola.
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