Should I move to Johannesburg?

Johannesburg, South Africa has a cost of living 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). It is ranked #360 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 104.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Johannesburg?

The cost of living in Johannesburg is 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). Groceries are 60.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 59.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 6,851 per month. Local purchasing power index is 104.9 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #360 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Johannesburg?

54.9% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

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-54.9%

vs NYC

ZAR 6,851

Uppskattad hyra i

104.9

Köpkraft

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Jämför din lön — flytta till Johannesburg?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Johannesburg

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

45.1 Affordable

Hyra

14.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

39.7 Affordable

Restauranger

41.0 Affordable

Köpkraft

104.9 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Johannesburg

1 rum — Stadskärna ZAR 6,851/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum ZAR 5,138/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna ZAR 11,931/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇿🇦 Pretoria

South Africa

CoL index 43.2

Jämför Pretoria vs Johannesburg → →

🇿🇦 Cape Town

South Africa

CoL index 43.0

Jämför Cape Town vs Johannesburg → →

🇿🇦 Durban

South Africa

CoL index 37.8

Jämför Durban vs Johannesburg → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Johannesburg — på sekunder.

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