Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa
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Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Johannesburg, South Africa. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Johannesburg.
World Ranking
12th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 279 Cities in the World.
17th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 271 Cities in the World.
23th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
17th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 271 Cities in the World.
23th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
56th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.
105th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.
142th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
105th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.
142th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
Africa Ranking
1st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1st Most Expensive Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1st Most Expensive Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in Africa
1st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in Africa
Southern Africa Ranking
1st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 2 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 2 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.0 R | Moderate | 167th/355 | 1st/20 | 1st/5 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.0 R | Moderate | 207th/352 | 4th/20 | 1st/5 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 86.0 R | Very Low | 270th/317 | 11st/17 | 3rd/5 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.0 R | Low | 239th/336 | 6th/18 | 3rd/5 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.0 R | Very Low | 274th/306 | 9th/14 | 4th/5 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 35.18 R | Low | 273th/354 | 11st/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 18.28 R | Low | 235th/354 | 1st/20 | 1st/5 |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.49 R | Low | 218th/354 | 3rd/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 75.12 R | Low | 237th/355 | 8th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.12 R | Low | 258th/355 | 7th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 13.88 R | Moderate | 213th/355 | 9th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 43.08 R | Low | 224th/355 | 3rd/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 67.5 R | Low | 253th/355 | 7th/20 | 1st/5 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 37.11 R | Low | 275th/355 | 16th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 50.74 R | Very Low | 319th/353 | 12th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.21 R | Low | 266th/355 | 14th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Banana (1 lb) | 12.89 R | Moderate | 196th/355 | 5th/20 | 1st/5 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.05 R | Low | 269th/354 | 12th/20 | 4th/5 |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.13 R | Low | 251st/351 | 5th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.23 R | Moderate | 180th/353 | 5th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Onion (1 lb) | 12.4 R | Moderate | 157th/353 | 6th/20 | 1st/5 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 18.86 R | Low | 218th/348 | 5th/20 | 4th/5 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.07 R | High | 142th/355 | 5th/20 | 4th/5 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.0 R | Very Low | 286th/335 | 12th/18 | 1st/5 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23.97 R | Low | 205th/341 | 8th/18 | 4th/5 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.94 R | Very Low | 309th/331 | 14th/17 | 5th/5 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 55.0 R | Low | 225th/293 | 5th/13 | 2nd/5 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 34.0 R | High | 118th/319 | 2nd/14 | 2nd/3 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,386.88 R | High | 48th/216 | 1st/7 | 1st/2 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 20.0 R | Low | 170th/222 | 5th/11 | 2nd/2 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 R | Moderate | 72th/176 | 2nd/8 | 1st/2 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.0 R | Very Low | 94th/117 | 2nd/4 | 1st/1 |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 88.15 R | Moderate | 176th/355 | 9th/20 | 4th/5 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 399,000.0 R | Low | 118th/148 | 5th/9 | 1st/4 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 437,033.33 R | Low | 170th/265 | 9th/17 | 2nd/5 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,889.2 R | Low | 211st/350 | 3rd/19 | 3rd/5 |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 695.17 R | Very High | 56th/355 | 1st/20 | 1st/5 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 819.97 R | High | 105th/355 | 5th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 602.09 R | Low | 242th/349 | 11st/20 | 4th/5 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 233.33 R | Low | 157th/222 | 6th/14 | 1st/4 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 132.5 R | Moderate | 187th/320 | 4th/18 | 2nd/5 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,104.0 R | Low | 207th/282 | 2nd/19 | 1st/5 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 100,454.55 R | Low | 144th/198 | 4th/17 | 1st/5 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 878.32 R | Low | 259th/343 | 3rd/20 | 2nd/5 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 669.12 R | Low | 198th/326 | 9th/18 | 1st/5 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,614.58 R | Moderate | 169th/346 | 9th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,527.27 R | Low | 232th/337 | 6th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,446.15 R | Low | 273th/350 | 9th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,460.71 R | Low | 235th/352 | 5th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,812.5 R | Low | 260th/344 | 11st/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 11,960.0 R | Low | 237th/345 | 6th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,808.65 R | Very Low | 268th/279 | 9th/12 | 2nd/3 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,254.78 R | Very Low | 255th/271 | 10th/14 | 3rd/4 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,350.66 R | Moderate | 176th/352 | 2nd/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.63 | Very High | 50th/331 | 10th/16 | 3rd/5 |
Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Johannesburg, South Africa. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Johannesburg.