- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United States
- Johannesburg
- Cleveland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Cleveland (United States)
| Food | 31% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R 74 ($7.95) | $12.71 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 41 ($4.39) | $5.47 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R 33 ($3.56) | $4.85 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12.11 ($1.30) | $2.26 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | R 18.56 ($1.99) | $2.08 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14.25 ($1.53) | $3.25 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 ($3.86) | $4.60 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16.25 ($1.74) | $2.75 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R 17.85 ($1.91) | $3.00 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R 12.54 ($1.35) | $1.56 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 65 ($6.99) | $11.42 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15.68 ($1.68) | $1.98 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9.62 ($1.03) | $1.36 | 24% |
| Housing | 22% | ||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R 8,664 ($929) | $1,100 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 985 ($106) | $159 | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R 563 ($60) | $41 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,342 ($680) | $518 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R 1,094 ($117) | $95 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 57 ($6.09) | $8.71 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 ($2.27) | $28 | 92% |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R 643 ($69) | $44 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R 494 ($53) | $38 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R 795 ($85) | $68 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R 563 ($60) | $89 | 32% |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 245,000 ($26,284) | $21,674 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11.95 ($1.28) | $0.94 | 36% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R 704 ($76) | $66 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R 131 ($14.07) | $22 | 36% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R 96 ($10.33) | $8.57 | 21% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 36 ($3.88) | $4.83 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 17.00 ($1.82) | $3.50 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 33 ($3.50) | $4.43 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 ($2.20) | $2.74 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 10.76 ($1.15) | $2.96 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 114 ($12.28) | $15.88 | 23% |
| Entertainment | 51% | ||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 214 ($23) | $36 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 87 ($9.29) | $18.67 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 561 ($60) | $121 | 50% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R 454 ($49) | $83 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 40 ($4.26) | $8.67 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R 18.57 ($1.99) | $3.94 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R 18.22 ($1.95) | $4.33 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,844 ($198) | $146 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.24 ($0.13) | $1.12 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R 421 ($45) | $53 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R 34 ($3.69) | $6.14 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,931 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Cleveland
you would need to make just about $2,030
(R 18,920)
in Johannesburg.