- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iran
- Boksburg
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boksburg, South Africa compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahvaz has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boksburg (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 123 (﷼ 362,724) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (﷼ 163,716) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (﷼ 112,739) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (﷼ 39,704) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (﷼ 71,440) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 35 (﷼ 102,935) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (﷼ 132,346) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (﷼ 58,820) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 20,526 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (﷼ 38,667) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (﷼ 249,986) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (﷼ 49,997) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (﷼ 28,675) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Boksburg (South Africa) is 112% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 13,000 (﷼ 38,233,158) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 20,000 (﷼ 58,820,242) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 700 (﷼ 2,058,708) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 875,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,750 (﷼ 5,146,771) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 1297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,333 (﷼ 15,685,388) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 843 (﷼ 2,479,606) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (﷼ 264,691) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (﷼ 73,525) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Boksburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 600 (﷼ 1,764,607) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 400 (﷼ 1,176,405) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (﷼ 2,800,858) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (﷼ 3,529,215) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 292% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Boksburg (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 251,667 (﷼ 740,155,697) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (﷼ 43,748) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 337% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 300 (﷼ 882,304) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Boksburg (South Africa) is 74% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (﷼ 235,281) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 450 (﷼ 1,323,455) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 635% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 19 (﷼ 55,144) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (﷼ 171,559) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (﷼ 85,780) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 472% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (﷼ 35,292) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 156 (﷼ 458,269) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Boksburg (South Africa) is 60% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 (﷼ 941,124) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 133 (﷼ 392,134) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 600 (﷼ 1,764,607) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 625 (﷼ 1,838,133) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (﷼ 225,478) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (﷼ 87,541) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (﷼ 102,935) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 10,000 (﷼ 29,410,121) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 569 (﷼ 1,673,842) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (﷼ 117,640) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Boksburg (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 67,076,689
(R 22,807)
in Boksburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 42,600,000
in Ahvaz.
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