Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 425 (R 116) | R 138 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (R 103) | R 71 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 180 (R 49) | R 43 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 81 (R 22) | R 18 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 113 (R 31) | R 41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 220 (R 60) | R 24 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 412 (R 112) | R 65 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (R 33) | R 25 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (R 14) | R 21 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 75 (R 20) | R 21 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 659 (R 180) | R 92 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 137 (R 37) | R 22 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 57 (R 15) | R 15 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 99,229 (R 27,050) | R 13,776 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,873 (R 15,504) | R 11,394 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,296 (R 1,989) | R 1,511 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,783 (R 12,208) | R 7,171 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,205 (R 7,689) | R 6,038 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,163 (R 862) | R 1,090 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 446 (R 121) | R 754 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 46,171 (R 12,586) | R 6,500 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,551 (R 3,421) | R 1,834 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 675 (R 184) | R 87 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,220 (R 333) | R 49 | + 573% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 93% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,218 (R 1,422) | R 802 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,890 (R 1,060) | R 518 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,848 (R 2,140) | R 1,538 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,184 (R 3,321) | R 1,295 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 76% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,250,190 (R 886,004) | R 295,184 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (R 14) | R 23 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,669 (R 727) | R 500 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 995 (R 271) | R 149 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 269 (R 73) | R 60 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 949 (R 259) | R 233 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,042 (R 557) | R 484 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 335 (R 91) | R 46 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 223 (R 61) | R 32 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 326 (R 89) | R 57 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 108 (R 29) | R 30 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 145 (R 40) | R 22 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,610 (R 439) | R 137 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,839 (R 501) | R 398 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 696 (R 190) | R 212 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,171 (R 3,863) | R 685 | + 464% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,197 (R 872) | R 633 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 526 (R 143) | R 79 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 246 (R 67) | R 33 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 299 (R 82) | R 29 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,566 (R 15,420) | R 9,225 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.75 (R 1.02) | R 1.74 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,929 (R 1,344) | R 462 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (R 58) | R 44 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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