5.4% above the South Africa average
Ranked #385 of 577 cities · More expensive than 33.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to South Africa average · See South Africa ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | ZAR 8,155/mo ≈ $493 | ZAR 6,951/mo ≈ $420 | 15% |
| 3-Bedroom | ZAR 16,278/mo ≈ $984 | ZAR 14,396/mo ≈ $870 | 12% |
Johannesburg has a cost of living index of 29.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. ShouldIMove price index is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Johannesburg is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #385 of 577 cities). It is 5.4% more expensive than the South Africa average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
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