- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- India
- Benoni
- Gaya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to 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 (₨666) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (₨277) | ₨300 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (₨245) | ₨63 | + 291% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (₨69) | ₨30 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (₨150) | ₨22 | + 567% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (₨75) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (₨326) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (₨106) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (₨82) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨88) | ₨86 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (₨456) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨83) | ₨65 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (₨42) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,579 (₨49,144) | ₨15,165 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,797 (₨34,870) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,000 (₨5,130) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,629 (₨44,269) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,620 (₨23,701) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 750 (₨3,849) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 548 (₨2,810) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,509 (₨28,262) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,639 (₨8,409) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 123 (₨629) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (₨205) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 859 (₨4,409) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 511 (₨2,624) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,123 (₨5,762) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (₨4,093) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 347,600 (₨1,783,341) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (₨65) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 900 (₨4,617) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 178 (₨912) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨746) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 147 (₨752) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 339 (₨1,738) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 40 (₨203) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨143) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (₨331) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (₨95) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (₨96) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (₨394) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is in Gaya (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 362 (₨1,859) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 128 (₨654) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 400 (₨2,052) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 531 (₨2,725) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (₨218) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (₨124) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (₨113) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨1,603) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (₨204) | - | - | |
| 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 98 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.130
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 ₨52,768
(R 10,285)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨45,000
in Gaya.
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