- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Vereeniging
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 93 (₨455) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (₨251) | ₨350 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨164) | ₨147 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨65) | ₨39 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 23 (₨113) | ₨60 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨83) | ₨30 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (₨299) | ₨80 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨97) | ₨113 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (₨105) | ₨49 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨81) | ₨250 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (₨417) | ₨394 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨82) | ₨174 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨60) | ₨35 | + 70% | |
| 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 8,001 (₨39,156) | ₨29,031 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,442 (₨26,631) | ₨20,186 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,021 (₨4,996) | ₨10,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,265 (₨40,449) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (₨25,548) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (₨5,347) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 988 (₨4,833) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,782 (₨23,403) | ₨21,000 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,522 (₨7,451) | ₨2,000 | + 273% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 101 (₨493) | ₨200 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 22 (₨110) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (₨3,359) | ₨2,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 491 (₨2,403) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,058 (₨5,176) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (₨5,541) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (₨1,164,187) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨66) | ₨71 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (₨1,886) | ₨1,500 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (₨604) | ₨93 | + 548% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 103% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (₨322) | ₨400 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (₨1,196) | ₨200 | + 498% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 388 (₨1,898) | ₨500 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (₨320) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (₨118) | ₨80 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (₨303) | ₨160 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (₨121) | ₨60 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨83) | ₨20 | + 316% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 98 (₨481) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (₨1,715) | ₨385 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (₨820) | ₨293 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (₨5,211) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (₨3,483) | ₨500 | + 597% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (₨401) | ₨245 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (₨202) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (₨133) | ₨1,000 | - 87% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 6,500 (₨31,811) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 325 (₨1,591) | ₨1,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (₨213) | ₨120 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨101,865
(R 20,815)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨92,000
in Akola.
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