Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 149 (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 5.036 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (Dinar 1.368) | Dinar 1.986 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 51 (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 1.780 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (Dinar 0.302) | Dinar 0.742 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 1.012 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (Dinar 0.440) | Dinar 0.599 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (Dinar 1.223) | Dinar 2.239 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (Dinar 0.480) | Dinar 1.104 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (Dinar 0.408) | Dinar 0.463 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (Dinar 0.400) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (Dinar 1.695) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (Dinar 0.416) | Dinar 0.400 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (Dinar 0.283) | Dinar 0.164 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,948 (Dinar 228) | Dinar 686 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,260 (Dinar 184) | Dinar 422 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,303 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 279 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,356 (Dinar 137) | Dinar 404 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,336 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 343 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,487 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 237 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 693 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,848 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 81 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,783 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 25 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (Dinar 1.998) | Dinar 3.527 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (Dinar 0.977) | Dinar 4.146 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 852 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 19 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 585 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 22 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,635 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 28 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 469,950 (Dinar 7,677) | Dinar 12,207 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (Dinar 0.398) | Dinar 0.142 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,219 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 165 (Dinar 2.699) | Dinar 4.094 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 77 (Dinar 1.258) | Dinar 1.925 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 306 (Dinar 4.993) | Dinar 4.136 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 588 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 29 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 1.988 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (Dinar 0.577) | Dinar 2.684 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 76 (Dinar 1.242) | Dinar 2.478 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (Dinar 0.530) | Dinar 0.632 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (Dinar 0.419) | Dinar 0.559 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 191 (Dinar 3.128) | Dinar 4.865 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 17 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 236 (Dinar 3.859) | Dinar 7 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 21 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 31 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 96 (Dinar 1.570) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (Dinar 0.567) | Dinar 1.873 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (Dinar 0.582) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,605 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 139 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (Dinar 0.029) | Dinar 0.041 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 687 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 21 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (Dinar 0.804) | Dinar 0.992 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 919 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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