Cost of living in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Syktyvkar (Russia) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Syktyvkar | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 391 (R 81) | R 128 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 364 (R 75) | R 71 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 312 (R 64) | R 40 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R 20 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | R 55 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R 25 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R 58 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R 26 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R 19 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R 22 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R 99 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (R 23) | R 23 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R 17 | - | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Syktyvkar | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 32,856 (R 6,782) | R 13,163 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R 11,021 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R 1,634 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R 7,510 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R 6,147 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R 970 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R 660 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R 5,939 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R 1,346 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R 73 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R 118 | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Syktyvkar (Russia) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R 742 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R 604 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,700 (R 1,177) | R 1,468 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R 1,617 | - | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R 371,678 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R 23 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 807 (R 167) | R 816 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R 158 | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Syktyvkar | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R 66 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R 236 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R 546 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R 39 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R 30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (R 46) | R 57 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R 25 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 66 (R 14) | R 21 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 274 (R 57) | R 150 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Syktyvkar (Russia) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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Syktyvkar | Pretoria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R 374 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 547 (R 113) | R 210 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,808 (R 373) | R 793 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,480 (R 512) | R 628 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R 70 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 70 (R 14) | R 32 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R 37 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,000 (R 10,321) | R 7,815 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R 1.89 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R 607 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 213 (R 44) | R 50 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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