- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Gaya, India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (₨615) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (₨271) | ₨300 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (₨283) | ₨63 | + 352% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨75) | ₨30 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (₨164) | ₨22 | + 631% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (₨83) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (₨387) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (₨113) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (₨98) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨93) | ₨86 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (₨498) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨88) | ₨65 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (₨47) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (₨56,995) | ₨15,165 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (₨40,032) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (₨5,971) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (₨44,330) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (₨28,045) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (₨4,523) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (₨2,893) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (₨25,329) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (₨9,091) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (₨750) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (₨217) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (₨4,475) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (₨2,622) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (₨5,426) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (₨4,339) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨1,835,968) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨68) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (₨8,142) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (₨417) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨889) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (₨771) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (₨1,728) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (₨228) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (₨163) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (₨340) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (₨105) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (₨103) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (₨434) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (₨2,081) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (₨661) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (₨1,724) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (₨3,067) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (₨232) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (₨127) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (₨129) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (₨1,750) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (₨217) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.428
INR
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Gaya (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨51,748
(R 9,533)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨42,000
in Gaya.
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