Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Ghaziabad, India
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 76 (₨364) | ₨524 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (₨280) | ₨232 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (₨179) | ₨178 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (₨56) | ₨53 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (₨131) | ₨74 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨81) | ₨38 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (₨227) | ₨147 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (₨86) | ₨133 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (₨80) | ₨19 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (₨76) | ₨109 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (₨406) | ₨819 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (₨84) | ₨75 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (₨48) | ₨27 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,298 (₨44,790) | ₨21,065 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,056 (₨29,170) | ₨15,843 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,169 (₨5,633) | ₨3,761 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,246 (₨39,723) | ₨28,261 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,374 (₨21,069) | ₨9,442 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 524 (₨2,524) | ₨3,583 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 392 (₨1,890) | ₨967 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,928 (₨28,557) | ₨36,957 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,487 (₨7,165) | ₨11,203 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 55 (₨264) | ₨332 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (₨289) | ₨148 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (₨3,573) | ₨2,276 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 526 (₨2,534) | ₨2,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,118 (₨5,384) | ₨3,034 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 924 (₨4,451) | ₨2,269 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 89% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,476 (₨1,408,851) | ₨734,341 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨68) | ₨67 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 680 (₨3,275) | ₨1,157 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 206 (₨991) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (₨226) | ₨174 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (₨884) | ₨500 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (₨1,864) | ₨500 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (₨170) | ₨250 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (₨109) | ₨152 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (₨221) | ₨189 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (₨124) | ₨106 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (₨65) | ₨73 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 85 (₨411) | ₨190 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (₨1,449) | ₨1,199 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (₨566) | ₨451 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (₨3,366) | ₨1,423 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 451 (₨2,170) | ₨1,473 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 34 (₨166) | ₨525 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (₨115) | ₨164 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (₨76) | ₨177 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,795 (₨56,818) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (₨10) | ₨2.83 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 489 (₨2,354) | ₨2,533 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (₨188) | ₨187 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 186 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨81,089 (R 16,834) in Pietermaritzburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨58,000 in Ghaziabad.
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