Cost of living in South Africa compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (руб 687) | руб 473 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (руб 416) | руб 389 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (руб 226) | руб 187 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (руб 99) | руб 84 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (руб 212) | руб 115 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (руб 133) | руб 187 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (руб 382) | руб 441 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (руб 147) | руб 106 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (руб 127) | руб 44 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (руб 128) | руб 78 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (руб 549) | руб 676 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (руб 121) | руб 147 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (руб 89) | руб 42 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (руб 82,537) | руб 88,154 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (руб 59,012) | руб 51,892 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (руб 10,315) | руб 7,991 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (руб 45,626) | руб 44,027 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (руб 34,569) | руб 26,878 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (руб 6,624) | руб 4,494 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 592 (руб 3,043) | руб 561 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,531 (руб 28,433) | руб 23,829 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,982 (руб 10,187) | руб 8,451 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (руб 671) | руб 570 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (руб 365) | руб 1,085 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 840 (руб 4,319) | руб 5,280 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 621 (руб 3,192) | руб 3,310 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,656 (руб 8,512) | руб 7,618 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (руб 7,049) | руб 9,671 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (руб 2,088,786) | руб 2,505,180 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (руб 120) | руб 52 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,062 (руб 5,458) | руб 2,241 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (руб 331) | руб 562 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (руб 1,261) | руб 657 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (руб 3,045) | руб 1,938 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (руб 225) | руб 422 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (руб 183) | руб 241 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (руб 327) | руб 299 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (руб 188) | руб 111 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (руб 137) | руб 147 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (руб 864) | руб 851 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Africa | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (руб 2,249) | руб 1,813 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (руб 1,210) | руб 680 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (руб 3,832) | руб 7,421 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (руб 3,696) | руб 4,003 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (руб 359) | руб 493 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (руб 183) | руб 205 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (руб 169) | руб 241 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (руб 55,059) | руб 76,156 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (руб 8) | руб 2.71 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (руб 3,283) | руб 3,687 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (руб 252) | руб 200 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Russia
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