Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (1,053 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (559 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (332 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (135 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (317 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (188 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (511 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (198 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (161 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (157 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (730 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (170 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (118 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (103,012 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (81,323 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (11,884 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (60,413 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (43,740 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (9,756 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (5,006 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (45,297 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (14,015 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (696 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (394 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (6,306 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (4,421 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (12,460 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (10,117 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 77% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (2,454,732 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (177 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 335% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (6,071 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 313% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 160 (1,200 Dinar) | 935 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (452 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (1,745 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (4,256 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (332 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (242 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (427 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (243 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (172 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (1,355 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (3,812 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (1,781 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (5,918 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (4,837 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (624 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (257 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (221 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (67,689 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (13 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (3,416 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (349 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 882 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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