Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the economic and financial hub of South Africa, producing 16% of South Africa's gross domestic product, and accounts for 40% of Gauteng's economic activity.
- Founded: 1886
- Population: 5.6m
- Area: 164,4 km2
- Average salary: $1,484.83
- Elevation: 1753 m
- Timezone: UTC+2
Cost of Living in Johannesburg
Last Update: February 2023
Rent Per MonthPrice
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$393.40
$253.94$677.17
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$360.03
$282.16$479.66
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$761.96
$507.88$1,410.78
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$741.06
$564.31$902.90
Buy Apartment PricePrice
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$769.74
$445.81$1,580.07
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$675.49
$423.23$1,128.62
Utilities (Monthly)Price
Range
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)
$0.12
$0.04$0.17
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$105.01
$62.56$212.12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$47.06
$33.86$73.36
MarketsPrice
Range
Apples (1kg)
$1.55
$1.02$1.98
Banana (1kg)
$1.45
$0.85$1.98
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$7.51
$4.51$11.29
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$4.51
$2.82$8.46
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.61
$3.05$6.77
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$2.82
$2.54$3.39
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.38
$0.85$2.26
Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.01
$1.35$3.27
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.66
$0.96$2.82
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01
$0.85$1.24
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.92
$0.56$1.24
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.72
$3.67$9.03
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.06
$0.79$1.58
Onion (1kg)
$1.23
$0.68$1.69
Oranges (1kg)
$1.44
$0.56$2.82
Potato (1kg)
$1.29
$0.56$2.82
Rice (white), (1kg)
$1.46
$0.90$2.54
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45
$1.07$2.20
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.94
$0.68$1.47
TransportationPrice
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.38
$1.24$1.52
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$73.36
$33.86$158.01
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$1.75
$1.13$5.08
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03
$2.26$5.64
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$1.03
$0.56$1.41
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41
$0.96$2.82
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$21,131.55
$18,565.81$23,983.18
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$19,750.86
$16,929.31$25,393.96
Clothing And ShoesPrice
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.17
$28.22$70.54
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$74.27
$39.45$112.86
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$84.32
$47.97$121.33
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$28.51
$14.11$56.43
RestaurantsPrice
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$1.80
$1.19$2.82
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90
$0.68$1.24
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.26
$1.13$3.10
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.26
$1.69$3.39
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$4.51
$3.39$5.08
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$39.50
$28.22$56.43
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$9.31
$4.51$19.75
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69
$0.56$1.13
ChildcarePrice
Range
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$4,573.29
$1,975.09$8,464.65
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$234.50
$135.43$366.80
Sports And LeisurePrice
Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$6.07
$4.80$8.46
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$32.41
$16.93$53.61
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.54
$4.23$16.93
Salaries And FinancingPrice
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,484.83
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
9.46
7.511
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