- Cost of Living
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- Benoni
- Gaya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Gaya, India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (₨549) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (₨242) | ₨300 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (₨252) | ₨63 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨67) | ₨30 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨146) | ₨22 | + 552% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (₨74) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (₨345) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (₨100) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨87) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨83) | ₨86 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (₨444) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨79) | ₨65 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨42) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (₨50,821) | ₨15,165 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (₨35,696) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (₨5,324) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (₨39,527) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨25,007) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (₨4,033) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (₨2,580) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (₨22,585) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (₨8,106) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (₨669) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (₨194) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (₨3,991) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (₨2,338) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (₨4,838) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (₨3,869) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (₨1,637,073) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨61) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (₨7,260) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (₨371) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 164 (₨793) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (₨687) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (₨1,541) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (₨203) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (₨145) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (₨303) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (₨93) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (₨92) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (₨387) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (₨1,855) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (₨590) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (₨1,538) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (₨2,735) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (₨207) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (₨113) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (₨115) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (₨1,560) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (₨193) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.840
INR
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Gaya (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨54,556
(R 11,272)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨46,000
in Gaya.
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