- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Vereeniging
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (₨449) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (₨259) | ₨350 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (₨187) | ₨147 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨65) | ₨39 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (₨122) | ₨60 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨85) | ₨30 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (₨279) | ₨80 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨99) | ₨113 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (₨107) | ₨49 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨83) | ₨250 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (₨478) | ₨394 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨86) | ₨174 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨58) | ₨35 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,333 (₨36,554) | ₨29,031 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,200 (₨25,920) | ₨20,186 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,389 (₨6,923) | ₨10,000 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,971 (₨34,750) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (₨26,021) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (₨5,446) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,004 (₨5,005) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,775 (₨23,799) | ₨21,000 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,272 (₨6,341) | ₨2,000 | + 217% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (₨452) | ₨200 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (₨112) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 767 (₨3,825) | ₨2,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 402 (₨2,005) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 998 (₨4,977) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 887 (₨4,420) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (₨1,185,750) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨70) | ₨71 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (₨1,921) | ₨1,500 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (₨615) | ₨93 | + 560% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 92% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (₨328) | ₨400 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (₨1,219) | ₨200 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 376 (₨1,876) | ₨500 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (₨326) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (₨119) | ₨80 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (₨309) | ₨160 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (₨123) | ₨60 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (₨92) | ₨20 | + 358% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (₨479) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (₨1,716) | ₨385 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 196 (₨975) | ₨293 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (₨5,307) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (₨3,536) | ₨500 | + 607% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (₨472) | ₨245 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 56 (₨279) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (₨140) | ₨1,000 | - 86% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,195 (₨10,939) | ₨5,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.26 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 263 (₨1,312) | ₨1,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (₨217) | ₨120 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨104,062
(R 20,877)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨92,000
in Akola.
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