2.8% above the South Africa average
Ranked #360 of 546 cities · More expensive than 34.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to South Africa average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | ZAR 8,233/mo ≈ $503 | ZAR 6,705/mo ≈ $410 | 19% |
| 3-Bedroom | ZAR 19,700/mo ≈ $1,204 | ZAR 13,779/mo ≈ $842 | 19% |
Johannesburg has a composite cost index of 30.2 from 4 independent data sources.
Johannesburg is average by global standards (ranked #360 of 546 cities). It is 2.8% more expensive than the South Africa average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
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