Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Jakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (Rp 120,734) | Rp 44,606 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (Rp 63,652) | Rp 51,579 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (Rp 37,244) | Rp 28,726 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (Rp 15,867) | Rp 19,368 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (Rp 35,791) | Rp 28,034 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (Rp 21,018) | Rp 17,032 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (Rp 59,759) | Rp 44,006 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (Rp 22,328) | Rp 43,195 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (Rp 18,980) | Rp 21,519 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (Rp 18,403) | Rp 34,259 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (Rp 82,443) | Rp 274,855 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Rp 19,722) | Rp 19,986 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (Rp 13,531) | Rp 19,250 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (Rp 12,070,465) | Rp 18,473,000 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (Rp 9,982,960) | Rp 10,350,300 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,511 (Rp 1,324,061) | Rp 1,955,380 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (Rp 6,282,710) | Rp 8,488,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (Rp 5,290,582) | Rp 3,992,000 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (Rp 955,214) | Rp 1,656,880 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 711 (Rp 622,668) | Rp 435,364 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,312 (Rp 4,654,553) | Rp 3,659,920 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (Rp 1,606,866) | Rp 1,732,570 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (Rp 75,953) | Rp 53,496 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 49 (Rp 43,224) | Rp 86,712 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (Rp 702,310) | Rp 562,257 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (Rp 453,899) | Rp 417,125 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,655 (Rp 1,449,994) | Rp 1,101,210 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,295 (Rp 1,134,621) | Rp 1,250,530 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% 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 295,184 (Rp 258,635,040) | Rp 455,028,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Rp 19,976) | Rp 11,909 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (Rp 438,189) | Rp 191,328 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 153 (Rp 134,024) | Rp 52,161 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 59% 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 60 (Rp 53,002) | Rp 32,137 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (Rp 204,471) | Rp 93,930 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 606 (Rp 531,199) | Rp 294,957 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (Rp 39,886) | Rp 38,294 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (Rp 28,349) | Rp 24,278 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (Rp 50,024) | Rp 30,238 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (Rp 25,286) | Rp 17,671 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (Rp 25,523) | Rp 11,580 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (Rp 126,470) | Rp 144,950 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 437 (Rp 382,954) | Rp 222,104 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 224 (Rp 195,918) | Rp 104,155 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (Rp 600,523) | Rp 927,680 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 633 (Rp 554,822) | Rp 672,675 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 79 (Rp 68,836) | Rp 187,085 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Rp 28,664) | Rp 39,792 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (Rp 25,474) | Rp 62,066 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (Rp 8,083,002) | Rp 7,604,820 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.85 (Rp 1,620) | Rp 1,816 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 (Rp 404,613) | Rp 574,104 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Rp 38,707) | Rp 28,883 | + 34% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
876.182
IDR
/
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