- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Philippines
- Johannesburg
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R 74 (Php328) | Php293 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 41 (Php181) | Php143 | 27% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R 33 (Php147) | Php91 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12.11 (Php54) | Php71 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | R 18.56 (Php82) | Php67 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14.25 (Php63) | Php54 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (Php159) | Php74 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16.25 (Php72) | Php128 | 44% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R 17.85 (Php79) | Php104 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R 12.54 (Php55) | Php42 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 65 (Php288) | Php488 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15.68 (Php69) | Php56 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9.62 (Php43) | Php48 | 12% |
| Housing | 18% | ||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R 8,664 (Php38,321) | Php47,941 | 20% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 985 (Php4,357) | Php6,393 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R 563 (Php2,490) | Php2,489 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,342 (Php28,051) | Php39,300 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R 1,094 (Php4,841) | Php5,800 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 57 (Php251) | Php110 | 129% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (Php93) | Php109 | 14% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R 643 (Php2,845) | Php2,418 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R 494 (Php2,184) | Php1,800 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R 795 (Php3,516) | Php4,000 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R 563 (Php2,488) | Php3,313 | 25% |
| Transportation | 96% | ||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 96% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 245,000 (Php1,083,690) | Php1,164,290 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11.95 (Php53) | Php49 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R 704 (Php3,116) | Php643 | 385% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R 131 (Php580) | Php140 | 315% |
| Personal Care | 65% | ||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R 96 (Php426) | Php132 | 223% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 36 (Php160) | Php143 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 17.00 (Php75) | Php81 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 33 (Php144) | Php116 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (Php91) | Php77 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 10.76 (Php48) | Php83 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 114 (Php506) | Php247 | 105% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 0% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 214 (Php945) | Php792 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 87 (Php383) | Php376 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 561 (Php2,481) | Php2,891 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R 454 (Php2,008) | Php2,050 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 40 (Php176) | Php198 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R 18.57 (Php82) | Php123 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R 18.22 (Php81) | Php61 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,844 (Php8,158) | Php7,854 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.24 (Php5.50) | Php6.70 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R 421 (Php1,863) | Php2,364 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R 34 (Php152) | Php47 | 222% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,255 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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