- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iran
- Boksburg
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boksburg, South Africa vs Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Boksburg (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 123 (﷼ 369,105) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (﷼ 166,597) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (﷼ 114,722) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (﷼ 40,402) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R 24 (﷼ 72,697) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 35 (﷼ 104,746) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 317% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (﷼ 134,674) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (﷼ 59,855) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 20,526 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (﷼ 39,347) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (﷼ 254,384) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (﷼ 50,877) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (﷼ 29,179) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 207% | |
Housing | + 114% | |||
Housing in Boksburg (South Africa) is 114% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 13,000 (﷼ 38,905,750) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 20,000 (﷼ 59,855,000) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 700 (﷼ 2,094,925) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 109% | |
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 (﷼ 5,237,313) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 1322% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,333 (﷼ 15,961,323) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 843 (﷼ 2,523,226) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (﷼ 269,348) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (﷼ 74,819) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Boksburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 600 (﷼ 1,795,650) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 400 (﷼ 1,197,100) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (﷼ 2,850,131) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (﷼ 3,591,300) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 299% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Boksburg (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 251,667 (﷼ 753,176,419) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (﷼ 44,517) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 345% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 300 (﷼ 897,825) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Boksburg (South Africa) is 67% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (﷼ 239,420) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 379% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 450 (﷼ 1,346,738) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 648% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 19 (﷼ 56,114) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (﷼ 174,577) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 118% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (﷼ 87,289) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 482% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (﷼ 35,913) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 156 (﷼ 466,330) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 366% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Boksburg (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 (﷼ 957,680) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 133 (﷼ 399,032) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 600 (﷼ 1,795,650) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 221% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 625 (﷼ 1,870,469) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 188% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (﷼ 229,444) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (﷼ 89,081) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (﷼ 104,746) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 10,000 (﷼ 29,927,500) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 569 (﷼ 1,703,288) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 208% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (﷼ 119,710) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on August 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Boksburg (South Africa) is 59% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 70,944,835
(R 23,706)
in Boksburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 44,700,000
in Ahvaz.
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