Cost of Living in Johannesburg
Summary of cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,474.3$ (42,622.8R) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 699.3$ (12,046.2R) without rent.
- Johannesburg is 44.7% less expensive than Columbus (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Johannesburg is, on average, 69.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 R | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 R | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 86.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 R | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 35.18 R | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 18.26 R | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.48 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 74.72 R | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.09 R | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 13.88 R | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 42.71 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 67.50 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 37.11 R | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 50.74 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.21 R | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 12.89 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.05 R | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.13 R | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.23 R | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 12.40 R | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 18.86 R | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.07 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23.97 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.94 R | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 55.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 34.00 R | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,386.88 R | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 R | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 88.05 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 399,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 437,033.33 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,889.20 R | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 695.17 R | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 812.87 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 602.09 R | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 233.33 R | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 132.50 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,104.00 R | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 100,454.55 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 878.32 R | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 669.12 R | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,614.58 R | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,527.27 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,446.15 R | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,460.71 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,812.50 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 11,960.00 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,804.39 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,251.74 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,350.66 R | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.63 |
Prices in Johannesburg
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Last update: November 2024
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How can SA ever progress as a nation when 'I hate you because you're different' is the mindset? Come on guys.
Black, White, Mixed, Asian, etc... We're human beings at the end of the day. More importantly, we're SOUTH AFRICAN. No other country in the world is as unique as us. Yes we've made mistakes. Nobody in their right mind can truly believe apartheid was a good idea. We should embrace our diversity, stand alongside each other and be proud of who we are as a nation. It's this thinking that made the late Madiba so special. Life is better for all when it's lived in peace. Stop the hate, no matter what colour we are on the outside.
Looting is common place even unsafe to drive at night in blackout areas. SA is definitely on its way out economically
1. Medical Aid
2. Household & car insurance
3. Private security
I assume you need a work visa, how do you get it? Can it be done while there?
Thanks