- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Kimberley
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kimberley, South Africa compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kimberley (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 132 (₨656) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (₨276) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (₨185) | ₨201 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨67) | ₨49 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (₨130) | ₨54 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (₨103) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (₨236) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (₨135) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (₨121) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 62 (₨310) | ₨445 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨85) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (₨40) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Kimberley (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,662 (₨58,128) | ₨12,242 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,763 (₨48,662) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,791 (₨8,926) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,734 (₨53,507) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,235 (₨36,061) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,388 (₨6,919) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 728 (₨3,628) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,899 (₨29,403) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (₨7,094) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 72 (₨358) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (₨103) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,060 (₨5,282) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,532 (₨7,638) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,298 (₨6,472) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 811 (₨4,042) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kimberley (South Africa) is 58% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 316,849 (₨1,579,363) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨65) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 534 (₨2,663) | ₨576 | + 362% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kimberley (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (₨312) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (₨1,052) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 359 (₨1,791) | ₨500 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (₨247) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (₨174) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (₨265) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (₨124) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 10 (₨50) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 99 (₨495) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kimberley (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (₨1,645) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 139 (₨693) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 506 (₨2,524) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (₨2,425) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 200 (₨997) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 49 (₨244) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (₨183) | ₨145 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 7,000 (₨34,892) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 496 (₨2,473) | ₨1,000 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (₨173) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2017.
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 ₨49,902
(R 10,011)
in Kimberley
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Aligarh.
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