Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (Rp 133,090) | Rp 44,206 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 66 (Rp 63,861) | Rp 50,474 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 (Rp 45,340) | Rp 35,567 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Rp 15,853) | Rp 21,267 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 45 (Rp 43,070) | Rp 27,676 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Rp 20,449) | Rp 16,687 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (Rp 61,623) | Rp 57,738 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (Rp 26,392) | Rp 38,731 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Rp 18,758) | Rp 21,513 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (Rp 19,263) | Rp 36,147 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 119 (Rp 114,474) | Rp 256,467 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Rp 21,961) | Rp 18,520 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (Rp 10,287) | Rp 16,767 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,310 (Rp 13,781,361) | Rp 16,385,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,706 (Rp 10,310,403) | Rp 9,830,270 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,466 (Rp 1,411,699) | Rp 1,893,620 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,746 (Rp 9,386,340) | Rp 6,594,760 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,959 (Rp 6,702,123) | Rp 3,799,770 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 734 (Rp 707,241) | Rp 1,178,190 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 659 (Rp 634,962) | Rp 263,617 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,734 (Rp 4,559,329) | Rp 4,164,830 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,590 (Rp 1,531,609) | Rp 1,751,440 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 119 (Rp 114,481) | Rp 58,324 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 (Rp 32,283) | Rp 68,201 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 944 (Rp 909,201) | Rp 661,424 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 578 (Rp 556,724) | Rp 455,419 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,374 (Rp 1,323,088) | Rp 1,133,800 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,445 (Rp 1,391,340) | Rp 1,170,040 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 95% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 355,898 (Rp 342,750,440) | Rp 481,196,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (Rp 15,962) | Rp 8,928 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,071 (Rp 1,031,493) | Rp 224,050 | + 360% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 124 (Rp 119,022) | Rp 45,712 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 54 (Rp 52,381) | Rp 29,004 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 87,053 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 459 (Rp 441,844) | Rp 319,083 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (Rp 45,815) | Rp 41,961 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (Rp 27,154) | Rp 22,829 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (Rp 44,499) | Rp 42,301 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (Rp 27,502) | Rp 17,224 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Rp 16,504) | Rp 11,931 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (Rp 145,210) | Rp 93,244 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 321 (Rp 308,991) | Rp 217,424 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (Rp 177,672) | Rp 102,504 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 880 (Rp 847,732) | Rp 1,264,770 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 516 (Rp 496,915) | Rp 350,290 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (Rp 72,489) | Rp 155,286 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Rp 31,907) | Rp 31,575 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (Rp 35,386) | Rp 49,592 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,336 (Rp 9,954,457) | Rp 7,238,180 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (Rp 1,795) | Rp 1,887 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 572 (Rp 550,621) | Rp 716,579 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (Rp 47,947) | Rp 28,078 | + 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 713 prices entered by 86 different people.
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