Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Johannesburg, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 344 (R 65) | R 114 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 293 (R 55) | R 61 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 153 (R 29) | R 40 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (R 13) | R 17 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 92 (R 17) | R 32 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 123 (R 23) | R 22 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 330 (R 62) | R 57 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (R 23) | R 25 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (R 9) | R 20 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (R 12) | R 19 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 563 (R 107) | R 99 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (R 21) | R 20 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (R 7) | R 11 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,409 (R 12,950) | R 14,284 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,721 (R 7,898) | R 9,815 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,212 (R 1,176) | R 1,085 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,840 (R 7,163) | R 9,606 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,003 (R 5,301) | R 7,011 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,488 (R 660) | R 631 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 386 (R 73) | R 576 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,375 (R 5,561) | R 5,009 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,472 (R 1,036) | R 1,425 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 412 (R 78) | R 96 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 778 (R 147) | R 33 | + 345% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,901 (R 1,117) | R 795 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,519 (R 477) | R 645 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,533 (R 1,237) | R 1,338 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,532 (R 1,615) | R 1,264 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,404,320 (R 265,835) | R 342,893 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (R 9) | R 15 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,205 (R 417) | R 1,007 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 389 (R 74) | R 199 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 378 (R 72) | R 53 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 566 (R 107) | R 211 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,427 (R 270) | R 465 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 226 (R 43) | R 42 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (R 33) | R 30 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 186 (R 35) | R 45 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 75 (R 14) | R 26 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (R 18) | R 16 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 781 (R 148) | R 151 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,555 (R 294) | R 330 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 582 (R 110) | R 184 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,908 (R 1,686) | R 997 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,929 (R 554) | R 504 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (R 71) | R 78 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 175 (R 33) | R 33 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 237 (R 45) | R 37 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,228 (R 7,236) | R 8,919 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.98 (R 1.13) | R 1.86 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,143 (R 784) | R 545 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (R 28) | R 45 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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