Is Johannesburg more expensive than Cape Town?

Johannesburg is 0.3% cheaper than Cape Town overall. Rent is 36.4% lower, groceries 2.5% cheaper, and restaurants 5.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Cape Town or Johannesburg?

Cape Town has a purchasing power index of 102.8 while Johannesburg has 112.4 (NYC = 100). Johannesburg offers better purchasing power.

Comparação de Custo de Vida · 2026

🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇿🇦 Johannesburg

2026

Johannesburg é 0.3% mais barato

Categoria	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Johannesburg	Diferença
Custo de Vida	40.0	39.9	-0.3%
Renda	20.6	13.1	-36.4%
Supermercado	35.8	34.9	-2.5%
Restaurantes	39.2	37.1	-5.4%
Poder de Compra	102.8	112.4	+9.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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