Cost of living comparison

Ukraine

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South Africa

Johannesburg vs. Uzhhorod Cost of Living Summary

Johannesburg is 50.9% more expensive than Uzhhorod.

Restaurants: pay 71.7% more in Johannesburg
Groceries: pay 53.4% more in Johannesburg
Transportation: pay 13.3% more in Johannesburg
Housing: pay 53.7% more in Johannesburg
Childcare: pay 92.7% more in Johannesburg
Entertainment and Sports: pay 62.9% more in Johannesburg
Clothing: pay 56.0% more in Johannesburg

The cost of childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and groceries in Johannesburg are more expensive than in Uzhhorod. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Johannesburg.

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Johannesburg vs. Uzhhorod Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Johannesburg instead of Uzhhorod, you would:

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pay 71.7% more for restaurants

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.69 UAH300.33	$12.02 ZAR198.22	+79.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.01 UAH225.25	$7.21 ZAR118.93	+43.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.56 UAH25.36	$1.20 ZAR19.75	+112.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.42 UAH19.02	$0.89 ZAR14.70	+110.5%
Average			+71.7%

Uzhhorod vs. Johannesburg - Cost of restaurants

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pay 53.4% more for groceries

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Bread 1 loaf	$0.81 UAH36.29	$1.25 ZAR20.56	+54.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.50 UAH202.17	$4.31 ZAR71.09	-4.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.90 UAH175.27	$5.00 ZAR82.53	+28.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.64 UAH73.58	$2.67 ZAR44.10	+63.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.02 UAH90.59	$2.50 ZAR41.25	+24.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.42 UAH19.07	$0.93 ZAR15.38	+119.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 UAH30.88	$0.83 ZAR13.71	+20.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.78 UAH34.96	$0.83 ZAR13.63	+6.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.81 UAH36.33	$0.94 ZAR15.50	+16.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 UAH12.83	$0.76 ZAR12.57	+166.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.25 UAH11.40	$0.84 ZAR13.80	+229.9%
Average			+53.4%

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pay 13.3% more for transportation

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.96 UAH267.92	$5.77 ZAR95.18	-3.2%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$90.13 ZAR1,486.64
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,407.28 UAH1M	$35,391.94 ZAR584K	+20.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.90 UAH220.24	$8.05 ZAR132.81	+64.2%
Average			+13.3%

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pay 53.7% more for housing

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$6.69 UAH300.33	$35.90 ZAR592.10	+436.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$450.73 UAH20,247.10	$498.84 ZAR8,227.92	+10.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$287.49 UAH12,914.09	$425.42 ZAR7,016.95	+48.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.08 UAH2,923.41	$174.98 ZAR2,886.07	+168.9%
Average			+53.7%

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pay 92.7% more for childcare

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$111.43 UAH5,005.46	$242.74 ZAR4,003.77	+117.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,209.14 UAH144K	$5,468.16 ZAR90,191.79	+70.4%
Average			+92.7%

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pay 62.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.34 UAH60.07	$2.25 ZAR37.17	+68.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.02 UAH45.72	$2.44 ZAR40.27	+139.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.73 UAH122.63	$3.30 ZAR54.51	+21.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.09 UAH1,351.47	$36.60 ZAR603.73	+21.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.46 UAH200.22	$7.81 ZAR128.84	+75.3%
Average			+62.9%

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pay 56.0% more for clothing

	Uzhhorod	Johannesburg
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$59.43 UAH2,669.58	$57.63 ZAR950.55	-3.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$43.35 UAH1,947.26	$45.77 ZAR754.99	+5.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$44.57 UAH2,002.18	$108.45 ZAR1,788.73	+143.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$44.57 UAH2,002.18	$105.86 ZAR1,746.13	+137.5%
Average			+56.0%

Uzhhorod vs. Johannesburg - Cost of clothing

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