Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa vs Thane, India
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 104 (₨542) | ₨844 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (₨304) | ₨288 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 33 (₨174) | ₨124 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (₨83) | ₨62 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (₨138) | ₨64 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (₨108) | ₨37 | + 190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (₨344) | ₨274 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (₨117) | ₨168 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (₨100) | ₨24 | + 325% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (₨96) | ₨138 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (₨478) | ₨588 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (₨96) | ₨73 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨60) | ₨31 | + 96% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 98% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,427 (₨54,304) | ₨34,699 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,367 (₨33,157) | ₨22,512 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,198 (₨6,241) | ₨5,414 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,869 (₨46,189) | ₨21,166 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,050 (₨31,506) | ₨12,897 | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,394 (₨7,259) | ₨2,613 | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 874 (₨4,551) | ₨800 | + 469% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,836 (₨25,184) | ₨35,364 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,585 (₨8,254) | ₨15,424 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 74 (₨386) | ₨395 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (₨163) | ₨526 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 56% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 746 (₨3,883) | ₨2,258 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 644 (₨3,355) | ₨2,459 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,279 (₨6,659) | ₨3,268 | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (₨6,789) | ₨2,619 | + 159% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 91% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 337,911 (₨1,759,803) | ₨830,309 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨74) | ₨83 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 457 (₨2,380) | ₨945 | + 152% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 183 (₨955) | ₨182 | + 424% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 70% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (₨460) | ₨102 | + 350% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 257 (₨1,337) | ₨461 | + 190% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (₨2,047) | ₨591 | + 246% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 65 (₨337) | ₨260 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (₨147) | ₨183 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (₨315) | ₨181 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (₨121) | ₨125 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨89) | ₨79 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 107 (₨556) | ₨216 | + 157% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (₨1,708) | ₨923 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 179 (₨930) | ₨496 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,796 (₨9,354) | ₨1,737 | + 439% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 696 (₨3,627) | ₨2,000 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (₨328) | ₨483 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (₨167) | ₨222 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (₨149) | ₨212 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,252 (₨69,014) | ₨35,595 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.23 (₨12) | ₨20 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 378 (₨1,971) | ₨2,228 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (₨208) | ₨251 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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