Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 56% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (руб 589) | руб 618 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (руб 313) | руб 331 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (руб 186) | руб 167 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (руб 76) | руб 68 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (руб 177) | руб 102 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (руб 105) | руб 114 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (руб 286) | руб 391 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (руб 111) | руб 87 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (руб 90) | руб 43 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (руб 88) | руб 64 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (руб 409) | руб 504 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (руб 95) | руб 109 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (руб 66) | руб 26 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 90% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (руб 57,635) | руб 30,179 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (руб 45,500) | руб 18,918 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (руб 6,649) | руб 7,326 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (руб 33,801) | руб 18,523 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (руб 24,473) | руб 12,726 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (руб 5,459) | руб 4,732 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (руб 2,801) | руб 557 | + 403% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (руб 25,344) | руб 23,725 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (руб 7,841) | руб 5,020 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (руб 389) | руб 362 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (руб 220) | руб 511 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (руб 3,528) | руб 2,518 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (руб 2,473) | руб 1,672 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (руб 6,971) | руб 2,854 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (руб 5,661) | руб 3,530 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 92% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (руб 1,373,420) | руб 1,338,980 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (руб 99) | руб 49 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (руб 3,397) | руб 1,187 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 162 (руб 677) | руб 480 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (руб 253) | руб 304 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (руб 976) | руб 504 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (руб 2,381) | руб 1,283 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (руб 186) | руб 182 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (руб 135) | руб 171 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (руб 239) | руб 143 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (руб 136) | руб 84 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (руб 96) | руб 89 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (руб 758) | руб 310 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (руб 2,133) | руб 1,184 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (руб 996) | руб 600 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (руб 3,311) | руб 1,983 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (руб 2,706) | руб 2,892 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (руб 349) | руб 274 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (руб 144) | руб 163 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (руб 124) | руб 178 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (руб 37,872) | руб 34,739 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (руб 8) | руб 1.79 | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (руб 1,911) | руб 1,814 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (руб 195) | руб 176 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 658 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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