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Cost of living in Kimberley, South Africa compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kimberley (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 146 (₨736) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (₨279) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (₨188) | ₨201 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨68) | ₨49 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (₨132) | ₨54 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (₨105) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (₨239) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨103) | ₨90 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (₨137) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (₨97) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 70 (₨352) | ₨445 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨84) | ₨75 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (₨41) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Kimberley (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,868 (₨65,037) | ₨15,000 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,763 (₨49,340) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,656 (₨8,371) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,178 (₨51,438) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,187 (₨36,322) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,207 (₨6,102) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 719 (₨3,635) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (₨29,333) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (₨7,193) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 72 (₨362) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (₨104) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kimberley (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 942 (₨4,762) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,160 (₨5,861) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,477 (₨7,467) | ₨650 | + 1049% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,115 (₨5,636) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kimberley (South Africa) is 52% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 382,018 (₨1,930,742) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨67) | ₨74 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 499 (₨2,520) | ₨576 | + 337% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kimberley (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (₨316) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (₨1,067) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (₨1,957) | ₨500 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (₨250) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (₨204) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (₨268) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (₨125) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 10 (₨50) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 179 (₨904) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kimberley (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 375 (₨1,897) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 153 (₨775) | ₨325 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 506 (₨2,560) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (₨2,459) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 123 (₨621) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 46 (₨231) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (₨174) | ₨145 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 17,000 (₨85,919) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 476 (₨2,403) | ₨750 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (₨194) | ₨164 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kimberley (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨56,807
(R 11,240)
in Kimberley
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨46,000
in Aligarh.
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