- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Benoni
- Gaya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa vs Gaya, India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 130 (₨657) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (₨274) | ₨300 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (₨242) | ₨63 | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨68) | ₨30 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (₨148) | ₨22 | + 558% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (₨74) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (₨322) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (₨104) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (₨81) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨87) | ₨86 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (₨441) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (₨84) | ₨65 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (₨42) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,064 (₨45,923) | ₨15,165 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,797 (₨34,437) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,035 (₨5,242) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,629 (₨43,719) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,620 (₨23,407) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 750 (₨3,802) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 548 (₨2,775) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,509 (₨27,911) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,639 (₨8,304) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 123 (₨622) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (₨203) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 773 (₨3,915) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 511 (₨2,592) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,123 (₨5,690) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (₨4,042) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 357,470 (₨1,811,196) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨65) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 900 (₨4,560) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 178 (₨901) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 145 (₨737) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 147 (₨743) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 341 (₨1,728) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 40 (₨201) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨141) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (₨327) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (₨94) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (₨95) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨389) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (₨1,773) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 128 (₨646) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 400 (₨2,027) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 531 (₨2,691) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (₨215) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (₨123) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (₨121) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.00 (₨15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 313 (₨1,583) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (₨202) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.067
INR
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Gaya (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨50,216
(R 9,911)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨43,000
in Gaya.
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