Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 149 (500 MT) | 457 MT | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (280 MT) | 340 MT | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 51 (170 MT) | 189 MT | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (62 MT) | 92 MT | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (142 MT) | 108 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (90 MT) | 71 MT | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (250 MT) | 465 MT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (98 MT) | 153 MT | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (84 MT) | 74 MT | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (82 MT) | 57 MT | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (347 MT) | 493 MT | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (85 MT) | 70 MT | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (58 MT) | 35 MT | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% 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 13,948 (46,685 MT) | 66,956 MT | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,260 (37,690 MT) | 39,666 MT | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,303 (7,709 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,356 (27,969 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,336 (21,206 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,487 (8,323 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 693 (2,318 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,848 (16,226 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,783 (5,969 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (409 MT) | 309 MT | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (200 MT) | 200 MT | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 852 (2,851 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 585 (1,959 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,635 (5,472 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 (4,565 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 94% 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 469,950 (1,572,991 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (81 MT) | 56 MT | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,219 (4,082 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 167 (558 MT) | 859 MT | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% 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 77 (258 MT) | 219 MT | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 306 (1,023 MT) | 635 MT | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 588 (1,969 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (155 MT) | 238 MT | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (118 MT) | 161 MT | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 76 (254 MT) | 188 MT | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (109 MT) | 106 MT | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (86 MT) | 90 MT | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 191 (641 MT) | 385 MT | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 (1,595 MT) | 1,605 MT | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 236 (791 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 (2,744 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (2,382 MT) | 2,391 MT | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 96 (322 MT) | 378 MT | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (116 MT) | 230 MT | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (119 MT) | 96 MT | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,605 (35,496 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (6 MT) | 20 MT | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 687 (2,300 MT) | 2,530 MT | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (165 MT) | 186 MT | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 612 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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