- 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 | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (₨565) | ₨500 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (₨290) | ₨375 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨188) | ₨200 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨76) | ₨44 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (₨135) | ₨50 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (₨105) | ₨33 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (₨324) | ₨90 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨105) | ₨99 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (₨93) | ₨43 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨87) | ₨165 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (₨448) | ₨300 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨95) | ₨143 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨67) | ₨38 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 87% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,619 (₨47,601) | ₨25,413 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,803 (₨32,048) | ₨17,667 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (₨5,852) | ₨6,525 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,586 (₨47,419) | ₨15,137 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,680 (₨31,369) | ₨10,000 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (₨6,035) | ₨10,000 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 901 (₨4,975) | ₨1,000 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,789 (₨26,447) | ₨25,500 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,514 (₨8,361) | ₨6,000 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (₨476) | ₨150 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (₨173) | ₨900 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 698 (₨3,852) | ₨2,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 560 (₨3,092) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,116 (₨6,162) | ₨4,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (₨6,253) | ₨4,000 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (₨1,313,806) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨74) | ₨73 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (₨2,128) | ₨2,750 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (₨682) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 121% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (₨441) | ₨400 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (₨1,369) | ₨200 | + 584% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 397 (₨2,192) | ₨500 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (₨377) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (₨133) | ₨80 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (₨371) | ₨160 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (₨143) | ₨60 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨93) | ₨20 | + 367% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 110 (₨607) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (₨1,935) | ₨385 | + 402% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (₨906) | ₨293 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (₨5,880) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (₨3,930) | ₨500 | + 686% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (₨453) | ₨245 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (₨228) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (₨150) | ₨1,000 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 6,500 (₨35,899) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (₨13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 379 (₨2,095) | ₨1,000 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨215) | ₨120 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨100,393
(R 18,178)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨79,000
in Akola.
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