Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (647 MT) | 457 MT | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (331 MT) | 340 MT | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (193 MT) | 179 MT | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (86 MT) | 92 MT | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (191 MT) | 108 MT | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (106 MT) | 71 MT | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (443 MT) | 465 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (109 MT) | 153 MT | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (89 MT) | 74 MT | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (82 MT) | 57 MT | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (451 MT) | 493 MT | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (94 MT) | 70 MT | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (52 MT) | 35 MT | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (53,891 MT) | 66,956 MT | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (46,114 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (7,965 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (34,089 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (27,232 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (7,040 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (2,417 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (19,929 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (6,341 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (468 MT) | 309 MT | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 92 (337 MT) | 200 MT | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (3,240 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (2,804 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (6,010 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (4,922 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 85% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (1,608,451 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (90 MT) | 56 MT | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (3,608 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 186 (679 MT) | 859 MT | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (325 MT) | 219 MT | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (905 MT) | 635 MT | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (1,905 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (191 MT) | 238 MT | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (143 MT) | 161 MT | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (264 MT) | 188 MT | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (126 MT) | 106 MT | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (96 MT) | 90 MT | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (501 MT) | 385 MT | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (1,820 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (910 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (3,516 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (2,521 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (371 MT) | 378 MT | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (129 MT) | 230 MT | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (144 MT) | 96 MT | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (36,172 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (6 MT) | 20 MT | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (2,370 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (198 MT) | 186 MT | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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