Cost of living in South Africa compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (руб 723) | руб 570 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (руб 409) | руб 398 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (руб 249) | руб 202 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (руб 98) | руб 85 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (руб 214) | руб 129 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (руб 133) | руб 223 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (руб 409) | руб 455 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (руб 140) | руб 123 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (руб 117) | руб 44 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (руб 108) | руб 82 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (руб 481) | руб 706 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (руб 118) | руб 159 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (руб 82) | руб 41 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (руб 88,612) | руб 104,353 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (руб 60,910) | руб 57,898 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (руб 9,924) | руб 8,160 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (руб 50,153) | руб 53,509 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (руб 34,003) | руб 28,492 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (руб 5,368) | руб 4,669 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (руб 3,258) | руб 548 | + 494% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (руб 26,878) | руб 23,357 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (руб 8,166) | руб 7,770 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (руб 603) | руб 628 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (руб 361) | руб 1,182 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (руб 4,178) | руб 5,461 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (руб 2,955) | руб 3,081 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (руб 7,867) | руб 7,397 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (руб 6,716) | руб 8,318 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (руб 2,046,976) | руб 2,544,230 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (руб 118) | руб 54 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (руб 4,134) | руб 2,208 | + 87% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (руб 271) | руб 526 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (руб 869) | руб 679 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (руб 2,953) | руб 2,296 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (руб 234) | руб 515 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (руб 169) | руб 292 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (руб 307) | руб 331 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (руб 183) | руб 125 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (руб 123) | руб 152 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (руб 814) | руб 688 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (руб 2,121) | руб 2,039 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (руб 1,075) | руб 813 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (руб 3,778) | руб 7,351 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (руб 3,461) | руб 4,162 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (руб 376) | руб 552 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (руб 177) | руб 219 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (руб 164) | руб 260 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (руб 49,323) | руб 69,240 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (руб 9) | руб 2.91 | + 212% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (руб 3,042) | руб 4,892 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (руб 251) | руб 205 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Russia
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