Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (€4.15) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 51 (€2.54) | €5.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.97) | €1.29 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 43 (€2.17) | €5.05 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (€1.38) | €2.89 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (€3.69) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.43) | €2.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (€1.20) | €1.53 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (€1.18) | €1.31 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (€4.77) | €5.76 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (€1.25) | €3.08 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (€0.90) | €1.57 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,072 (€706) | €2,586 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,985 (€551) | €1,998 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,054 (€103) | €349 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,356 (€419) | €1,642 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,336 (€318) | €1,375 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,487 (€125) | €158 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 740 (€37) | €42 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,916 (€247) | €319 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,709 (€86) | €186 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 126 (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (€2.97) | €26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 860 (€43) | €77 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 585 (€29) | €32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,619 (€81) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 (€68) | €113 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 444,050 (€22,268) | €26,527 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (€1.20) | €2.09 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,222 (€61) | €89 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 165 (€8) | €26 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 77 (€3.86) | €4.80 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 306 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 657 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (€2.32) | €4.59 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (€1.77) | €3.44 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 76 (€3.81) | €4.18 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 35 (€1.75) | €1.89 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.29) | €1.85 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 169 (€8) | €32 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 444 (€22) | €49 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 234 (€12) | €25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 (€41) | €124 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 700 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (€4.75) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (€1.71) | €3.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (€1.78) | €5.08 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,605 (€532) | €540 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (€0.09) | €0.08 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 687 (€34) | €39 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (€2.47) | €8 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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