Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Johannesburg

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 48,316
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 22,430
  • Cost of living in Johannesburg is cheaper than in 75% of cities in the World (117 out of 157)
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List of prices in Johannesburg
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 177
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 91
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 52
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 24
12 eggs, large R 52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 29
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 121
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 30
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 23
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 124
2 liters of coca-cola R 26
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 14
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 14,758
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 12,628
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 2,181
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 9,335
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 7,457
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 1,928
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 662
40” flat screen tv R 5,457
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,736
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 128
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 92
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 887
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 768
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,646
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,348
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 440,461
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 25
Monthly ticket public transport R 988
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 188
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 89
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 248
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 522
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 52
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 39
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 72
4 rolls of toilet paper R 34
Tube of toothpaste R 26
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 137
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 498
2 tickets to the movies R 249
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 963
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 690
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 102
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 35
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 39
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 9,905
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.72
1 month of gym membership in business district R 649
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 54
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 227 prices entered by 32 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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