Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

8^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 277 Cities in the World.
13^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 298 Cities in the World.
13^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 267 Cities in the World.

62^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 329 Cities in the World.
106^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 330 Cities in the World.
139^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 330 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
4^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 18 Cities in Africa
4^th Cheapest Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in Africa

1^st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 19 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 19 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 19 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Southern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 R	Moderate	156^th/329	1^st/19	1^st/6
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Moderate	195^th/328	5^th/19	1^st/6
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	87.00 R	Very Low	262^th/305	12^th/18	3^rd/6
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 R	Low	220^th/308	7^th/17	5^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	35.00 R	Very Low	286^th/298	15^th/16	6^th/6
Cappuccino (regular)	35.03 R	Very Low	269^th/330	12^th/19	5^th/6
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	18.20 R	Low	219^th/330	2^nd/19	2^nd/6
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.17 R	Low	208^th/330	5^th/19	4^th/6
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	73.35 R	Low	231^st/330	8^th/19	3^rd/6
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	16.50 R	Low	246^th/330	7^th/19	3^rd/6
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.79 R	Low	204^th/329	9^th/19	2^nd/6
Eggs (regular) (12)	42.90 R	Low	208^th/330	3^rd/19	2^nd/6
Local Cheese (1 lb)	65.45 R	Low	253^th/330	10^th/19	2^nd/6
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	37.16 R	Low	257^th/330	16^th/19	4^th/6
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	50.60 R	Very Low	300^th/328	14^th/19	4^th/6
Apples (1 lb)	13.19 R	Low	248^th/330	12^th/19	1^st/6
Banana (1 lb)	12.40 R	Low	207^th/330	6^th/19	2^nd/6
Oranges (1 lb)	11.64 R	Very Low	265^th/330	12^th/19	4^th/6
Tomato (1 lb)	13.08 R	Low	237^th/326	5^th/19	2^nd/6
Potato (1 lb)	10.81 R	Moderate	170^th/329	7^th/19	3^rd/6
Onion (1 lb)	12.17 R	Moderate	154^th/328	8^th/19	2^nd/6
Lettuce (1 head)	18.83 R	Low	209^th/325	4^th/19	3^rd/6
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.00 R	Moderate	139^th/330	6^th/19	5^th/6
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	274^th/315	12^th/18	1^st/6
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	22.77 R	Low	199^th/318	8^th/18	4^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.08 R	Very Low	296^th/311	15^th/18	6^th/6
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	216^th/288	5^th/17	2^nd/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	34.50 R	High	113^th/303	1^st/13	1^st/2
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,650.00 R	Very High	29^th/210	1^st/7	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	21.00 R	Low	167^th/220	6^th/13	1^st/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	32.19 R	Moderate	74^th/174	4^th/10	1^st/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	70.00 R	Very Low	96^th/119	3^rd/6	1^st/1
Gasoline (1 gallon)	88.26 R	Moderate	167^th/330	12^th/19	5^th/6
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	370,000.00 R	Very Low	135^th/157	4^th/8	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	424,404.17 R	Low	193^th/262	11^st/18	4^th/6
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,996.51 R	Low	197^th/326	3^rd/18	2^nd/6
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	686.40 R	Very High	62^th/329	2^nd/19	1^st/6
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	810.18 R	High	106^th/330	8^th/19	3^rd/6
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	599.54 R	Low	233^th/326	11^st/19	4^th/6
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	219.23 R	Low	168^th/215	7^th/14	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	125.00 R	Low	203^th/309	6^th/16	2^nd/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,240.91 R	Low	205^th/279	2^nd/19	1^st/6
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	101,720.00 R	Low	145^th/197	4^th/18	1^st/6
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	879.85 R	Low	254^th/323	6^th/19	3^rd/6
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	640.35 R	Low	235^th/317	10^th/19	2^nd/6
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,536.54 R	Low	217^th/327	9^th/19	4^th/6
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,484.00 R	Low	241^st/323	7^th/19	3^rd/6
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,450.00 R	Very Low	263^th/328	10^th/19	3^rd/6
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,364.00 R	Low	225^th/327	6^th/19	4^th/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	14,295.45 R	Low	255^th/324	12^th/19	3^rd/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	11,965.48 R	Low	219^th/321	7^th/19	4^th/6
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,719.14 R	Very Low	270^th/277	9^th/12	2^nd/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,193.02 R	Very Low	255^th/267	9^th/13	3^rd/5
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	30,187.28 R	Moderate	156^th/329	1^st/19	1^st/6
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.70	Very High	46^th/313	9^th/16	3^rd/6

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