Cost of living comparison

Russia

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South Africa

Durban vs. Rostov-na-donu Cost of Living Summary

Durban is 9.4% more expensive than Rostov-na-donu.

Restaurants: pay 5.0% less in Durban
Groceries: pay 30.9% more in Durban
Transportation: pay 51.6% more in Durban
Housing: pay 6.2% less in Durban
Childcare: pay 11.5% less in Durban
Entertainment and Sports: pay 25.6% more in Durban
Clothing: pay 14.9% less in Durban

The cost of transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Durban are more expensive than in Rostov-na-donu. Expenses including clothing, childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in Durban.

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Durban vs. Rostov-na-donu Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Durban instead of Rostov-na-donu, you would:

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pay 5.0% less for restaurants

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.53 RUB869.94	$7.81 ZAR128.84	-25.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.67 RUB468.80	$6.01 ZAR99.11	+5.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.07 RUB88.20	$1.10 ZAR18.20	+3.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.48 RUB39.63	$0.87 ZAR14.37	+81.7%
Average			-5.0%

Rostov-na-donu vs. Durban - Cost of restaurants

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pay 30.9% more for groceries

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Bread 1 loaf	$0.73 RUB60.41	$0.96 ZAR15.80	+31.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.63 RUB382.78	$4.12 ZAR67.89	-11.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.07 RUB336.63	$4.55 ZAR75.03	+11.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.35 RUB111.64	$2.37 ZAR39.03	+75.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.30 RUB189.99	$2.35 ZAR38.81	+2.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.65 RUB53.49	$0.88 ZAR14.47	+35.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 RUB67.74	$0.86 ZAR14.26	+5.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.62 RUB51.41	$0.87 ZAR14.39	+40.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.99 RUB82.06	$0.76 ZAR12.60	-23.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.31 RUB25.27	$0.69 ZAR11.31	+124.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.27 RUB22.14	$0.64 ZAR10.58	+139.5%
Average			+30.9%

Rostov-na-donu vs. Durban - Cost of groceries

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pay 51.6% more for transportation

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.09 RUB255.00	$5.75 ZAR94.88	+86.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$14.04 RUB1,159.93	$21.63 ZAR356.79	+54.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,659.61 RUB2M	$35,391.94 ZAR584K	+23.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.77 RUB394.37	$6.22 ZAR102.64	+30.4%
Average			+51.6%

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pay 6.2% less for housing

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$8.58 RUB708.84	$39.31 ZAR648.45	+358.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$623.88 RUB51,552.26	$464.82 ZAR7,666.67	-25.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$448.42 RUB37,053.19	$393.52 ZAR6,490.77	-12.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$91.39 RUB7,551.73	$111.87 ZAR1,845.13	+22.4%
Average			-6.2%

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pay 11.5% less for childcare

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$350.93 RUB28,998.15	$310.61 ZAR5,123.20	-11.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$7,585.59 ZAR125K
Average			-11.5%

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pay 25.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.17 RUB96.66	$2.40 ZAR39.64	+105.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.85 RUB235.44	$2.67 ZAR44.02	-6.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.69 RUB222.32	$3.61 ZAR59.47	+34.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$33.14 RUB2,738.71	$31.70 ZAR522.86	-4.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.26 RUB434.97	$7.21 ZAR118.93	+37.0%
Average			+25.6%

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pay 14.9% less for clothing

	Rostov-na-donu	Durban
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$54.59 RUB4,510.82	$53.69 ZAR885.57	-1.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$43.87 RUB3,624.77	$30.14 ZAR497.07	-31.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.28 RUB8,699.44	$98.53 ZAR1,625.08	-6.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$100.89 RUB8,336.97	$83.65 ZAR1,379.78	-17.1%
Average			-14.9%

Rostov-na-donu vs. Durban - Cost of clothing

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