Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

9^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 299 Cities in the World.
10^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 290 Cities in the World.
28^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 169 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Eggs (regular) (12) (Markets) out of 21 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	178^th/353	1^st/21	1^st/4
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Low	217^th/352	5^th/21	1^st/4
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	289^th/333	13^th/20	1^st/4
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 R	Low	232^th/336	6^th/20	3^rd/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 R	Very Low	281^st/318	11^st/17	3^rd/4
Cappuccino (regular)	38.62 R	Low	279^th/353	9^th/21	1^st/4
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.61 R	Low	252^th/353	4^th/21	3^rd/4
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.30 R	Low	229^th/353	3^rd/21	3^rd/4
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	78.90 R	Low	230^th/353	6^th/21	2^nd/4
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.49 R	Low	256^th/353	6^th/21	1^st/4
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.43 R	Low	237^th/352	12^th/21	2^nd/4
Eggs (regular) (12)	45.06 R	Low	222^th/353	2^nd/21	1^st/4
Local Cheese (1 lb)	67.10 R	Low	276^th/353	9^th/21	1^st/4
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	39.08 R	Low	273^th/353	13^th/21	2^nd/4
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	52.18 R	Very Low	324^th/351	14^th/21	3^rd/4
Apples (1 lb)	13.14 R	Low	275^th/353	15^th/21	2^nd/4
Banana (1 lb)	12.47 R	Low	243^th/353	5^th/21	1^st/4
Oranges (1 lb)	12.11 R	Low	276^th/352	11^st/21	3^rd/4
Tomato (1 lb)	12.91 R	Low	258^th/350	5^th/21	2^nd/4
Potato (1 lb)	11.62 R	Moderate	186^th/351	5^th/21	1^st/4
Onion (1 lb)	11.82 R	Moderate	180^th/352	6^th/21	1^st/4
Lettuce (1 head)	18.71 R	Low	236^th/348	4^th/21	3^rd/4
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.39 R	Moderate	160^th/353	5^th/21	4^th/4
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	296^th/333	15^th/19	1^st/4
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	22.64 R	Low	225^th/335	9^th/19	4^th/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	28.02 R	Very Low	303^th/331	15^th/19	4^th/4
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	220^th/285	6^th/12	2^nd/4
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 R	Moderate	127^th/313	3^rd/14	3^rd/4
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,500.00 R	Very High	43^th/231	1^st/7	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.00 R	Low	176^th/226	7^th/14	2^nd/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	27.36 R	Moderate	80^th/177	4^th/10	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	71.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	87.05 R	Moderate	169^th/353	11^st/21	4^th/4
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	399,000.00 R	Very Low	142^th/169	5^th/8	1^st/3
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	427,870.45 R	Low	223^th/290	11^st/17	3^rd/4
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,111.06 R	Low	210^th/348	3^rd/19	3^rd/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	652.80 R	High	72^th/352	2^nd/21	2^nd/4
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	746.43 R	High	134^th/353	6^th/21	2^nd/4
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	621.82 R	Low	242^th/347	7^th/20	2^nd/4
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	261.54 R	Low	156^th/242	6^th/14	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	140.00 R	Low	200^th/322	3^rd/16	1^st/4
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,888.46 R	Very Low	231^st/288	2^nd/20	1^st/4
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	97,345.45 R	Low	164^th/212	5^th/17	1^st/4
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	899.92 R	Low	263^th/344	4^th/20	2^nd/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	628.81 R	Low	258^th/328	10^th/18	1^st/4
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,589.58 R	Low	221^st/348	9^th/20	2^nd/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,404.50 R	Very Low	270^th/336	7^th/20	3^rd/4
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,536.36 R	Very Low	286^th/352	11^st/21	2^nd/4
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,566.67 R	Low	245^th/352	6^th/21	3^rd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	16,150.00 R	Low	264^th/349	12^th/21	2^nd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	12,519.23 R	Low	240^th/352	6^th/21	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	1,646.43 R	Very Low	291^st/299	12^th/16	3^rd/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,112.76 R	Very Low	281^st/290	12^th/16	4^th/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	24,111.17 R	Moderate	195^th/351	3^rd/20	3^rd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.49	Very High	54^th/327	12^th/16	4^th/4

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