Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

13^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 297 Cities in the World.
16^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 290 Cities in the World.
24^th Cheapest Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 342 Cities in the World.

67^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 344 Cities in the World.
122^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 344 Cities in the World.
149^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 344 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

4^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 17 Cities in Africa
4^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Africa
5^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 18 Cities in Africa

1^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 19 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 19 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Eggs (regular) (12) (Markets) out of 19 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	205.00 R	Moderate	172^th/344	1^st/19	1^st/4
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Low	214^th/342	5^th/19	1^st/4
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	88.50 R	Very Low	285^th/327	13^th/18	3^rd/4
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 R	Low	228^th/329	5^th/18	2^nd/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 R	Very Low	274^th/311	10^th/16	3^rd/4
Cappuccino (regular)	38.60 R	Low	263^th/344	9^th/19	1^st/4
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.95 R	Low	245^th/344	4^th/19	3^rd/4
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.75 R	Low	223^th/344	3^rd/19	3^rd/4
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	74.76 R	Low	237^th/344	9^th/19	3^rd/4
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.24 R	Low	254^th/344	6^th/19	2^nd/4
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.30 R	Low	232^th/343	12^th/19	3^rd/4
Eggs (regular) (12)	44.79 R	Low	223^th/344	2^nd/19	1^st/4
Local Cheese (1 lb)	67.37 R	Low	265^th/343	9^th/19	1^st/4
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	39.46 R	Low	268^th/344	13^th/19	2^nd/4
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	50.19 R	Very Low	319^th/342	13^th/19	3^rd/4
Apples (1 lb)	13.14 R	Low	264^th/344	14^th/19	2^nd/4
Banana (1 lb)	12.51 R	Low	227^th/344	7^th/19	3^rd/4
Oranges (1 lb)	11.94 R	Low	270^th/341	10^th/19	3^rd/4
Tomato (1 lb)	13.07 R	Low	254^th/341	5^th/19	2^nd/4
Potato (1 lb)	11.54 R	Moderate	181^st/342	4^th/19	1^st/4
Onion (1 lb)	12.13 R	Moderate	174^th/344	7^th/19	1^st/4
Lettuce (1 head)	18.76 R	Low	225^th/341	4^th/19	3^rd/4
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.15 R	Moderate	149^th/344	5^th/19	4^th/4
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	286^th/328	14^th/17	1^st/4
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	22.76 R	Low	215^th/329	9^th/18	4^th/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	27.44 R	Very Low	292^th/323	14^th/18	4^th/4
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	225^th/286	6^th/13	1^st/4
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 R	Moderate	128^th/309	2^nd/12	2^nd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,500.00 R	Very High	42^th/224	1^st/8	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.00 R	Low	172^th/222	5^th/11	2^nd/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	27.36 R	Moderate	79^th/177	3^rd/10	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	71.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	86.94 R	Moderate	177^th/344	12^th/19	4^th/4
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	370,000.00 R	Very Low	147^th/171	6^th/9	2^nd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	432,156.25 R	Low	214^th/286	8^th/16	1^st/4
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,095.31 R	Low	211^st/342	3^rd/17	3^rd/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	694.66 R	Very High	67^th/344	1^st/19	1^st/4
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	763.70 R	High	122^th/344	8^th/19	2^nd/4
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	623.96 R	Low	236^th/339	7^th/18	2^nd/4
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	270.00 R	Low	151^st/243	5^th/14	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	125.00 R	Low	218^th/320	6^th/15	2^nd/4
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,014.29 R	Low	222^th/282	2^nd/18	1^st/4
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	98,583.33 R	Low	159^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)	898.00 R	Low	255^th/332	5^th/18	2^nd/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	647.52 R	Low	235^th/323	10^th/18	1^st/4
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,587.04 R	Low	206^th/338	8^th/18	2^nd/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,331.96 R	Very Low	269^th/326	8^th/18	3^rd/4
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,512.00 R	Very Low	277^th/343	8^th/19	2^nd/4
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,372.41 R	Low	247^th/343	5^th/19	3^rd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	15,803.57 R	Low	262^th/341	11^st/19	2^nd/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	12,115.38 R	Low	242^th/341	6^th/19	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	1,861.21 R	Very Low	285^th/297	10^th/15	2^nd/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,210.10 R	Very Low	275^th/290	10^th/15	3^rd/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	25,185.96 R	Moderate	189^th/341	3^rd/18	3^rd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.53	Very High	50^th/326	9^th/14	3^rd/4

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