Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (руб 583) | руб 466 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (руб 310) | руб 289 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (руб 184) | руб 142 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (руб 75) | руб 67 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (руб 176) | руб 92 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (руб 104) | руб 126 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (руб 283) | руб 339 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (руб 109) | руб 78 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (руб 89) | руб 28 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (руб 87) | руб 69 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (руб 405) | руб 642 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (руб 94) | руб 124 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (руб 66) | руб 25 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 73% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (руб 57,074) | руб 36,571 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (руб 45,057) | руб 23,878 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (руб 6,584) | руб 5,503 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (руб 33,472) | руб 26,051 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (руб 24,234) | руб 16,864 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (руб 5,405) | руб 2,404 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (руб 2,774) | руб 467 | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (руб 25,097) | руб 21,861 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (руб 7,765) | руб 3,957 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (руб 385) | руб 282 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (руб 218) | руб 541 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (руб 3,494) | руб 4,758 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (руб 2,449) | руб 2,983 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (руб 6,904) | руб 5,892 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (руб 5,606) | руб 5,194 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 115% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (руб 1,360,044) | руб 929,507 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (руб 98) | руб 49 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (руб 3,363) | руб 1,289 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 160 (руб 665) | руб 246 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (руб 251) | руб 255 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (руб 967) | руб 316 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (руб 2,358) | руб 1,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (руб 184) | руб 283 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (руб 134) | руб 138 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (руб 236) | руб 195 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (руб 134) | руб 58 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (руб 96) | руб 108 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (руб 751) | руб 369 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Ufa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (руб 2,112) | руб 1,363 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (руб 987) | руб 526 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (руб 3,279) | руб 2,995 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (руб 2,680) | руб 2,759 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (руб 346) | руб 277 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (руб 143) | руб 129 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (руб 122) | руб 199 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (руб 37,503) | руб 36,365 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (руб 7) | руб 2.47 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (руб 1,893) | руб 2,937 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (руб 193) | руб 140 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 668 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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