Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

10^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 294 Cities in the World.
10^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 287 Cities in the World.
24^th Cheapest Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 343 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive Eggs (regular) (12) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 R	Moderate	170^th/345	1^st/20	1^st/4
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Low	214^th/344	4^th/20	1^st/4
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	281^st/325	12^th/19	1^st/4
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 R	Low	229^th/331	5^th/19	2^nd/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 R	Very Low	280^th/317	10^th/18	2^nd/4
Cappuccino (regular)	38.27 R	Low	269^th/345	9^th/20	1^st/4
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	18.03 R	Low	246^th/345	4^th/20	3^rd/4
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.70 R	Low	223^th/345	3^rd/20	3^rd/4
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	77.04 R	Low	226^th/345	7^th/20	3^rd/4
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.41 R	Low	252^th/345	6^th/20	1^st/4
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.76 R	Low	226^th/345	9^th/20	2^nd/4
Eggs (regular) (12)	45.27 R	Low	215^th/345	1^st/20	1^st/4
Local Cheese (1 lb)	66.50 R	Low	270^th/343	9^th/20	2^nd/4
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	39.01 R	Low	267^th/345	12^th/20	2^nd/4
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	51.16 R	Very Low	320^th/343	13^th/20	3^rd/4
Apples (1 lb)	13.02 R	Low	267^th/345	14^th/20	2^nd/4
Banana (1 lb)	12.32 R	Low	241^st/345	6^th/20	2^nd/4
Oranges (1 lb)	11.68 R	Very Low	275^th/343	11^st/20	3^rd/4
Tomato (1 lb)	13.22 R	Low	254^th/343	5^th/20	2^nd/4
Potato (1 lb)	11.47 R	Moderate	182^th/342	5^th/20	1^st/4
Onion (1 lb)	11.90 R	Moderate	174^th/344	6^th/20	1^st/4
Lettuce (1 head)	18.68 R	Low	233^th/340	4^th/20	3^rd/4
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.24 R	Moderate	148^th/345	5^th/20	4^th/4
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	296^th/326	14^th/18	1^st/4
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	23.03 R	Low	214^th/331	9^th/19	4^th/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	27.46 R	Very Low	301^st/326	14^th/19	4^th/4
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	219^th/282	7^th/13	2^nd/4
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 R	Moderate	123^th/307	3^rd/14	3^rd/4
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,500.00 R	Very High	40^th/222	1^st/7	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.00 R	Low	175^th/223	5^th/12	2^nd/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	27.36 R	Moderate	85^th/178	4^th/10	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	71.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	87.01 R	Moderate	166^th/345	11^st/20	4^th/4
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	399,000.00 R	Very Low	145^th/173	5^th/9	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	429,234.09 R	Low	220^th/285	9^th/16	2^nd/4
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,157.70 R	Moderate	202^th/341	3^rd/18	3^rd/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	675.54 R	High	70^th/345	1^st/20	1^st/4
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	749.78 R	High	122^th/345	6^th/20	2^nd/4
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	647.96 R	Low	225^th/342	7^th/19	2^nd/4
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	270.00 R	Low	150^th/239	5^th/14	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	132.50 R	Low	207^th/323	4^th/16	2^nd/4
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,948.00 R	Low	226^th/285	2^nd/19	1^st/4
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	97,345.45 R	Low	162^th/206	5^th/16	1^st/4
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	898.35 R	Low	259^th/336	4^th/19	2^nd/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	632.52 R	Low	253^th/323	10^th/18	1^st/4
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,598.08 R	Moderate	197^th/341	8^th/19	2^nd/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,386.36 R	Very Low	264^th/329	7^th/19	3^rd/4
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,400.00 R	Very Low	285^th/345	10^th/20	2^nd/4
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,381.48 R	Low	246^th/343	6^th/20	3^rd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	15,741.38 R	Low	263^th/341	12^th/20	2^nd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	12,173.08 R	Low	239^th/340	6^th/20	3^rd/4
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,743.96 R	Very Low	285^th/294	12^th/15	3^rd/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,163.81 R	Very Low	278^th/287	12^th/15	4^th/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	25,610.38 R	Moderate	187^th/343	3^rd/19	3^rd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.57	Very High	53^th/325	11^st/15	4^th/4

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