- Cost of Living
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- Vereeniging
- Akola
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Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (₨511) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (₨262) | ₨375 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨170) | ₨200 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨69) | ₨44 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (₨122) | ₨50 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨95) | ₨33 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (₨294) | ₨90 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨95) | ₨99 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (₨84) | ₨43 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨79) | ₨165 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (₨406) | ₨300 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨86) | ₨143 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨61) | ₨38 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,619 (₨43,085) | ₨25,413 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,803 (₨29,007) | ₨17,667 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (₨5,297) | ₨6,525 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,586 (₨42,921) | ₨15,137 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,680 (₨28,393) | ₨10,000 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (₨5,462) | ₨10,000 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 901 (₨4,503) | ₨1,000 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,789 (₨23,938) | ₨25,500 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,514 (₨7,567) | ₨6,000 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (₨431) | ₨150 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (₨156) | ₨900 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 698 (₨3,487) | ₨2,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 560 (₨2,799) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,116 (₨5,578) | ₨4,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (₨5,660) | ₨4,000 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (₨1,189,162) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨67) | ₨73 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (₨1,926) | ₨2,750 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (₨617) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 101% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (₨400) | ₨400 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (₨1,239) | ₨200 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 397 (₨1,984) | ₨500 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (₨341) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (₨120) | ₨80 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (₨336) | ₨160 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (₨129) | ₨60 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨85) | ₨20 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 110 (₨550) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (₨1,751) | ₨385 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (₨820) | ₨293 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (₨5,322) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (₨3,557) | ₨500 | + 611% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (₨410) | ₨245 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (₨206) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (₨135) | ₨1,000 | - 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 6,500 (₨32,493) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 379 (₨1,897) | ₨1,000 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨195) | ₨120 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 166 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨90,173
(R 18,039)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Akola.
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