- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Newcastle
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, South Africa compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (₨542) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (₨280) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 65 (₨352) | ₨201 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨73) | ₨49 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (₨127) | ₨54 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (₨201) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (₨237) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (₨96) | ₨90 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (₨71) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (₨128) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (₨529) | ₨445 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨94) | ₨75 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (₨60) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,808 (₨64,010) | ₨15,000 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,222 (₨49,991) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,350 (₨7,318) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,500 (₨51,500) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (₨24,395) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (₨5,240) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 483 (₨2,620) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,500 (₨29,816) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,250 (₨6,776) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (₨319) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 17 (₨93) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,067 (₨5,782) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 813 (₨4,405) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,100 (₨5,963) | ₨650 | + 817% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,100 (₨5,963) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 150,000 (₨813,155) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 10 (₨53) | ₨74 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (₨1,223) | ₨576 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (₨474) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (₨813) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (₨1,193) | ₨500 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (₨250) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (₨165) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 35 (₨192) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (₨117) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨92) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨416) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 417 (₨2,259) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (₨614) | ₨325 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 288 (₨1,559) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 750 (₨4,066) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (₨260) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (₨111) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (₨119) | ₨145 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 447 (₨2,421) | ₨750 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (₨129) | ₨164 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 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 Newcastle (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨49,878
(R 9,201)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨43,000
in Aligarh.
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