Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 52 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 33 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 6 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 5.66 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (Dirham 4.97) | Dirham 4.42 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 9 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 56 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (Dirham 5.33) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 4.57 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (Dirham 3,001) | Dirham 11,504 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (Dirham 2,568) | Dirham 7,519 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 876 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (Dirham 1,898) | Dirham 7,570 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (Dirham 1,516) | Dirham 5,293 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 644 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 238 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (Dirham 1,110) | Dirham 809 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 299 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 45 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 92 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 36 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 213 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 162 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 438 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 319 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (Dirham 89,564) | Dirham 94,873 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 3.00 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 404 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 189 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 56 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 38 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 322 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (Dirham 5.33) | Dirham 14 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 43 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 171 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 85 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 532 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 362 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 80 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 26 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 42 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (Dirham 2,014) | Dirham 1,998 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.61 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 231 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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