Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

11^st Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 303 Cities in the World.
18^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 289 Cities in the World.
23^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 356 Cities in the World.

69^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.
123^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.
159^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 381 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 21 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 20 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 R	Moderate	179^th/381	1^st/21	1^st/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Moderate	223^th/378	4^th/21	1^st/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	86.00 R	Very Low	302^th/345	15^th/19	4^th/5
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 R	Low	258^th/362	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 R	Very Low	305^th/336	12^th/16	5^th/5
Cappuccino (regular)	35.90 R	Low	297^th/380	12^th/21	3^rd/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.77 R	Low	264^th/380	4^th/21	3^rd/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.27 R	Low	242^th/379	3^rd/21	3^rd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	76.21 R	Low	253^th/381	8^th/21	3^rd/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.13 R	Low	281^st/381	7^th/21	3^rd/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.75 R	Low	238^th/380	11^st/21	3^rd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.55 R	Low	247^th/381	3^rd/21	2^nd/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	67.07 R	Low	284^th/380	9^th/21	1^st/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	37.27 R	Low	299^th/381	17^th/21	3^rd/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	50.57 R	Very Low	346^th/378	13^th/21	3^rd/5
Apples (1 lb)	13.33 R	Low	290^th/381	14^th/21	2^nd/5
Banana (1 lb)	13.08 R	Moderate	206^th/381	5^th/21	1^st/5
Oranges (1 lb)	12.02 R	Low	292^th/378	12^th/21	4^th/5
Tomato (1 lb)	13.24 R	Low	267^th/375	4^th/21	1^st/5
Potato (1 lb)	11.31 R	Moderate	197^th/377	5^th/21	2^nd/5
Onion (1 lb)	12.59 R	Moderate	172^th/379	7^th/21	1^st/5
Lettuce (1 head)	18.77 R	Low	241^st/372	5^th/21	4^th/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.00 R	Moderate	159^th/381	5^th/21	4^th/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	305^th/356	15^th/19	1^st/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	23.53 R	Low	230^th/366	10^th/20	5^th/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.59 R	Very Low	334^th/356	15^th/19	5^th/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	244^th/314	7^th/14	2^nd/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	34.00 R	High	123^th/336	1^st/14	1^st/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,386.88 R	High	51^st/227	1^st/7	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.00 R	Low	183^th/236	5^th/12	2^nd/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	32.19 R	Moderate	84^th/192	2^nd/9	1^st/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	70.00 R	Very Low	107^th/129	2^nd/4	1^st/1
Gasoline (1 gallon)	87.75 R	Moderate	195^th/381	11^st/21	4^th/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	370,000.00 R	Very Low	136^th/159	5^th/9	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	442,122.92 R	Low	192^th/288	8^th/17	1^st/5
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,968.37 R	Low	229^th/376	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	661.25 R	Very High	69^th/381	1^st/21	1^st/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	789.97 R	High	123^th/381	6^th/21	2^nd/5
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	626.08 R	Low	249^th/376	10^th/21	3^rd/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	246.15 R	Low	165^th/242	6^th/15	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	144.00 R	Moderate	193^th/343	3^rd/18	1^st/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,092.31 R	Low	226^th/298	2^nd/20	1^st/5
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	98,173.91 R	Low	158^th/209	5^th/17	1^st/5
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	884.18 R	Low	281^st/368	3^rd/21	2^nd/5
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	658.77 R	Low	235^th/352	10^th/19	1^st/5
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,605.56 R	Moderate	196^th/371	8^th/21	2^nd/5
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,480.77 R	Low	264^th/360	7^th/21	3^rd/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,465.38 R	Low	294^th/376	9^th/21	2^nd/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,546.67 R	Low	256^th/377	4^th/21	2^nd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	15,220.00 R	Low	281^st/370	12^th/21	2^nd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	12,178.57 R	Low	257^th/374	6^th/21	3^rd/5
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,813.68 R	Very Low	293^th/303	10^th/13	2^nd/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,258.37 R	Very Low	272^th/289	9^th/13	3^rd/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	28,166.15 R	Moderate	191^st/379	1^st/21	1^st/5
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.60	Very High	54^th/359	10^th/16	3^rd/5

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