Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 73% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Yekaterinburg | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 1,156 (R 288) | R 125 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 595 (R 148) | R 85 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 260 (R 65) | R 40 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (R 19) | R 20 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (R 34) | R 34 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 379 (R 94) | R 24 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 454 (R 113) | R 58 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (R 28) | R 26 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (R 10) | R 19 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 130 (R 32) | R 22 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 599 (R 149) | R 88 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 185 (R 46) | R 21 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (R 8) | R 15 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 64% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Yekaterinburg | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 78,322 (R 19,491) | R 12,613 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,596 (R 16,075) | R 11,021 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,308 (R 2,316) | R 1,634 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 112,720 (R 28,051) | R 7,056 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 34,336 (R 8,545) | R 6,035 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,409 (R 1,844) | R 1,020 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 559 (R 139) | R 672 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 34,800 (R 8,660) | R 4,654 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,498 (R 1,866) | R 1,161 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 757 (R 188) | R 73 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,042 (R 259) | R 141 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 38% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,460 (R 1,608) | R 742 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,920 (R 727) | R 604 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,427 (R 1,848) | R 1,468 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,749 (R 1,928) | R 1,617 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,089,850 (R 520,077) | R 371,678 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (R 12) | R 23 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,190 (R 545) | R 816 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 415 (R 103) | R 182 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Yekaterinburg | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 276 (R 69) | R 66 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 394 (R 98) | R 236 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,579 (R 393) | R 546 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 268 (R 67) | R 39 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 154 (R 38) | R 30 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 254 (R 63) | R 57 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (R 30) | R 25 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 144 (R 36) | R 21 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (R 162) | R 150 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Yekaterinburg | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,997 (R 497) | R 374 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 561 (R 140) | R 210 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,163 (R 1,782) | R 793 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,335 (R 830) | R 628 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 343 (R 85) | R 70 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 127 (R 32) | R 32 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (R 65) | R 37 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 36,652 (R 9,121) | R 7,815 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (R 0.69) | R 1.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,520 (R 876) | R 607 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (R 37) | R 50 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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