Cost of living in Gwalior, India vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gwalior (India) is 24% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨396 (R 78) | R 83 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨223 (R 44) | R 60 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 (R 24) | R 34 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (R 9) | R 17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (R 15) | R 31 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (R 7) | R 15 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨185 (R 36) | R 56 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨96 (R 19) | R 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (R 3.80) | R 17 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨102 (R 20) | R 20 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨996 (R 195) | R 90 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (R 15) | R 23 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (R 4.71) | R 11 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Gwalior (India) is 41% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,129 (R 5,895) | R 16,730 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,722 (R 2,685) | R 8,323 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,330 (R 456) | R 1,690 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨52,224 (R 10,218) | R 12,422 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,864 (R 5,452) | R 6,842 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,265 (R 2,008) | R 912 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨821 (R 161) | R 677 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,752 (R 6,017) | R 4,531 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,284 (R 2,599) | R 1,459 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨437 (R 86) | R 75 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨600 (R 117) | R 98 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Gwalior (India) is 44% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,866 (R 365) | R 842 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,843 (R 361) | R 541 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,261 (R 442) | R 1,111 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,209 (R 432) | R 1,069 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Gwalior (India) is 42% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨859,677 (R 168,198) | R 235,368 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (R 15) | R 15 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,220 (R 239) | R 655 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R 116 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Gwalior (India) is 18% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨213 (R 42) | R 51 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R 194 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (R 59) | R 479 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R 44 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨250 (R 49) | R 29 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (R 39) | R 58 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (R 22) | R 21 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨38 (R 7) | R 17 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (R 29) | R 96 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Gwalior (India) is 24% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (R 290) | R 373 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨507 (R 99) | R 163 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨727 (R 142) | R 446 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,326 (R 260) | R 461 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R 56 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨75 (R 15) | R 33 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (R 53) | R 25 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,000 (R 6,848) | R 7,178 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R 2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨605 (R 118) | R 590 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R 44 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gwalior (India) is 35% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 54,000 in Durban you would need to make just about R 35,026 (₨179,023) in Gwalior.
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