Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Saint George’s, Grenada, Grenada
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (EC$21) | EC$17 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (EC$11) | EC$15 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (EC$7) | EC$12 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (EC$3.20) | EC$8 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | R 32 (EC$5.93) | EC$10 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (EC$4.05) | EC$7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (EC$11) | EC$17 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (EC$4.61) | EC$12 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (EC$3.66) | EC$3.91 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (EC$3.16) | EC$4.18 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (EC$18) | EC$33 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (EC$3.74) | EC$9 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (EC$1.99) | EC$3.67 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,126 (EC$2,620) | EC$3,294 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (EC$1,821) | EC$1,742 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (EC$201) | EC$400 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,311 (EC$1,913) | EC$2,484 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,078 (EC$1,313) | EC$1,500 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (EC$117) | EC$300 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (EC$107) | EC$100 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (EC$929) | EC$1,484 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (EC$264) | EC$371 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (EC$18) | EC$40 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (EC$6) | EC$10 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (EC$148) | EC$165 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (EC$120) | EC$76 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (EC$248) | EC$323 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (EC$234) | EC$174 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (EC$63,608) | EC$23,000 | + 177% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (EC$2.83) | EC$3.08 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (EC$187) | EC$311 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (EC$37) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (EC$10) | EC$66 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (EC$39) | EC$15 | + 164% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (EC$86) | EC$90 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (EC$8) | EC$26 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (EC$5.60) | EC$24 | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (EC$8) | EC$15 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (EC$4.81) | EC$8 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (EC$3.01) | EC$7 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (EC$28) | EC$22 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Saint George’s, Grenada (Grenada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (EC$61) | EC$173 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (EC$34) | EC$37 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (EC$185) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (EC$94) | EC$224 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (EC$14) | EC$10 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (EC$6) | EC$10 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (EC$7) | EC$5.00 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (EC$1,654) | EC$950 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (EC$0.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (EC$101) | EC$122 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (EC$8) | EC$10 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require EC$11,000 in Saint George’s, Grenada you would need to make just about EC$8,276 (R 44,613) in Johannesburg.
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