Cost of living in South Africa compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 151 (руб 627) | руб 500 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (руб 346) | руб 373 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (руб 191) | руб 201 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (руб 81) | руб 85 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (руб 161) | руб 119 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (руб 111) | руб 190 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 84 (руб 350) | руб 431 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (руб 115) | руб 114 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (руб 95) | руб 51 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (руб 104) | руб 80 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (руб 402) | руб 726 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (руб 96) | руб 148 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (руб 70) | руб 45 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,362 (руб 71,907) | руб 92,638 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,209 (руб 50,566) | руб 56,538 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (руб 7,003) | руб 9,374 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,309 (руб 42,697) | руб 45,680 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (руб 30,467) | руб 28,184 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (руб 6,136) | руб 6,168 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (руб 2,847) | руб 491 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (руб 28,136) | руб 25,097 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,787 (руб 7,402) | руб 10,146 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (руб 469) | руб 626 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (руб 228) | руб 1,061 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (руб 3,518) | руб 5,476 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (руб 2,577) | руб 3,659 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (руб 6,630) | руб 7,691 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (руб 5,858) | руб 8,501 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (руб 1,710,772) | руб 2,157,330 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (руб 97) | руб 51 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (руб 2,996) | руб 2,318 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (руб 497) | руб 511 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (руб 942) | руб 686 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (руб 2,615) | руб 1,858 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (руб 207) | руб 385 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (руб 149) | руб 259 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (руб 261) | руб 285 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (руб 158) | руб 115 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (руб 119) | руб 154 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (руб 960) | руб 842 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 (руб 1,975) | руб 1,814 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (руб 875) | руб 723 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (руб 3,024) | руб 7,974 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (руб 2,783) | руб 3,857 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (руб 305) | руб 461 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (руб 138) | руб 217 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (руб 148) | руб 259 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (руб 35,026) | руб 71,350 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (руб 7) | руб 2.76 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (руб 2,503) | руб 4,408 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (руб 209) | руб 205 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is about the same as in Russia
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