Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (2,730 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (1,448 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (860 Ft) | 994 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (351 Ft) | 504 Ft | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (822 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (488 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (1,324 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (512 Ft) | 537 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (416 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (407 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (1,893 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (441 Ft) | 565 Ft | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (307 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (267,050 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (210,824 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (30,808 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (156,617 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (113,394 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (25,292 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (12,978 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (117,430 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (36,332 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (1,803 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (1,021 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (16,347 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (11,460 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (32,302 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (26,228 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (6,363,702 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (459 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (15,738 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 162 (3,135 Ft) | 4,478 Ft | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (1,172 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (4,522 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (11,033 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (862 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (627 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (1,106 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (629 Ft) | 669 Ft | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (447 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (3,513 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (9,882 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (4,616 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (15,342 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (12,540 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (1,617 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (667 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (573 Ft) | 781 Ft | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (175,478 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (35 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (8,856 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (905 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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