Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (Rp 107,495) | Rp 50,564 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 59 (Rp 56,006) | Rp 56,512 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (Rp 40,941) | Rp 32,989 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Rp 15,223) | Rp 24,890 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (Rp 30,157) | Rp 23,939 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Rp 19,655) | Rp 12,693 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (Rp 59,658) | Rp 88,811 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (Rp 24,306) | Rp 29,971 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Rp 19,459) | Rp 18,346 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Rp 15,758) | Rp 25,937 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (Rp 90,250) | Rp 322,484 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (Rp 19,645) | Rp 16,192 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (Rp 9,628) | Rp 18,435 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,870 (Rp 13,155,087) | Rp 7,034,830 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,546 (Rp 9,053,795) | Rp 4,881,590 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 885 (Rp 839,583) | Rp 921,629 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,849 (Rp 11,237,540) | Rp 5,164,500 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,030 (Rp 6,667,351) | Rp 3,469,620 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 714 (Rp 677,611) | Rp 678,216 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 567 (Rp 537,296) | Rp 379,594 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,098 (Rp 4,834,651) | Rp 3,864,860 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,535 (Rp 1,455,744) | Rp 1,497,530 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 81 (Rp 76,663) | Rp 57,035 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 32 (Rp 30,151) | Rp 42,660 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (Rp 760,697) | Rp 626,577 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (Rp 611,495) | Rp 424,307 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,274 (Rp 1,208,279) | Rp 1,149,600 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,254 (Rp 1,189,452) | Rp 903,017 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 85% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 336,803 (Rp 319,435,979) | Rp 292,099,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (Rp 14,731) | Rp 8,391 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 977 (Rp 927,033) | Rp 389,066 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 197 (Rp 186,609) | Rp 66,605 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 67% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 54 (Rp 50,935) | Rp 18,479 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (Rp 200,354) | Rp 81,225 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (Rp 495,400) | Rp 239,094 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (Rp 40,435) | Rp 91,271 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (Rp 27,686) | Rp 19,612 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 47 (Rp 44,849) | Rp 29,564 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (Rp 24,702) | Rp 17,060 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Rp 16,246) | Rp 12,383 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 156 (Rp 148,261) | Rp 79,741 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 (Rp 319,359) | Rp 225,446 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 182 (Rp 172,759) | Rp 112,215 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 906 (Rp 859,017) | Rp 402,242 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 514 (Rp 487,520) | Rp 463,027 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (Rp 70,872) | Rp 112,283 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Rp 31,323) | Rp 39,021 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (Rp 34,061) | Rp 43,884 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,884 (Rp 8,426,339) | Rp 7,762,270 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (Rp 1,576) | Rp 1,316 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (Rp 542,979) | Rp 531,702 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Rp 41,393) | Rp 26,161 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 726 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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