- Cost of Living
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- Kimberley
- Aligarh
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Cost of living in Kimberley, South Africa compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Kimberley (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 146 (₨806) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (₨306) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (₨206) | ₨201 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨75) | ₨49 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (₨144) | ₨54 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (₨115) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (₨262) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨113) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (₨150) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (₨107) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 70 (₨386) | ₨445 | - 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨92) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (₨45) | - | - | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Kimberley (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,868 (₨71,307) | ₨12,242 | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,763 (₨54,097) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,656 (₨9,178) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,178 (₨56,396) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,187 (₨39,824) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,207 (₨6,690) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 719 (₨3,985) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (₨32,160) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (₨7,887) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 72 (₨397) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (₨114) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Kimberley (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 942 (₨5,221) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,160 (₨6,426) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,477 (₨8,186) | ₨650 | + 1159% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,115 (₨6,179) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Kimberley (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 382,018 (₨2,116,869) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨73) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 499 (₨2,763) | ₨576 | + 379% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Kimberley (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (₨346) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (₨1,170) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (₨2,146) | ₨500 | + 329% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (₨274) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (₨224) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (₨294) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (₨137) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 10 (₨55) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 179 (₨991) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Kimberley (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 375 (₨2,080) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 153 (₨849) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 506 (₨2,806) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (₨2,696) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 123 (₨681) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 46 (₨253) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (₨191) | ₨145 | + 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 17,000 (₨94,202) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 476 (₨2,635) | ₨1,000 | + 164% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (₨213) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kimberley (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨42,560
(R 7,681)
in Kimberley
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨34,000
in Aligarh.
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