- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Newcastle
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, South Africa compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 34 (₨165) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 46 (₨225) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (₨211) | ₨201 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (₨81) | ₨49 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (₨106) | ₨54 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (₨182) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (₨210) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (₨87) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (₨64) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (₨115) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (₨437) | ₨445 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (₨90) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (₨54) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,705 (₨62,177) | ₨12,242 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,313 (₨45,578) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 770 (₨3,769) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,000 (₨58,727) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,438 (₨21,718) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 463 (₨2,264) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 160 (₨781) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,025 (₨24,591) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 967 (₨4,733) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (₨288) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 16 (₨76) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 563 (₨2,758) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 394 (₨1,928) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (₨4,660) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,057 (₨5,172) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 110,450 (₨540,536) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11 (₨53) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (₨1,104) | ₨576 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 109 (₨535) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (₨734) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (₨1,077) | ₨500 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (₨226) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (₨172) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (₨187) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (₨105) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨83) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 95 (₨466) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 310 (₨1,516) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (₨385) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 320 (₨1,567) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 517 (₨2,531) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (₨235) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (₨100) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (₨112) | ₨145 | - 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 386 (₨1,887) | ₨1,000 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (₨116) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Newcastle (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨41,072
(R 8,392)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Aligarh.
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