Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Witbank, South Africa
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (R 86) | R 60 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (R 54) | R 59 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (R 33) | R 49 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (R 9) | R 12 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (R 16) | R 29 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (R 5.70) | R 14 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (R 47) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (R 31) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (R 7) | R 7 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (R 24) | R 12 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (R 173) | R 87 | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (R 16) | R 16 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (R 8) | R 12 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,867 (R 5,869) | R 15,755 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (R 4,433) | R 9,718 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (R 623) | R 1,926 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (R 4,017) | R 12,645 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (R 2,368) | R 12,000 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (R 568) | R 1,000 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (R 128) | R 986 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (R 6,102) | R 7,119 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (R 2,100) | R 2,169 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (R 71) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (R 125) | R 19 | + 568% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (R 408) | R 690 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (R 417) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (R 666) | R 2,000 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (R 540) | R 1,500 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 5% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (R 182,584) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (R 16) | R 13 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (R 346) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (R 42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 20% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (R 19) | R 50 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (R 51) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (R 118) | R 428 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (R 69) | R 35 | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (R 38) | R 30 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (R 51) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (R 31) | R 40 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (R 15) | R 15 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (R 46) | R 120 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (R 235) | R 372 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (R 96) | R 113 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (R 234) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (R 399) | R 600 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (R 137) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (R 52) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (R 52) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (R 6,235) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (R 2.21) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (R 502) | R 200 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (R 46) | R 37 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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