Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (CHF 8) | CHF 22 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 16 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 14 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.36 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 5.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 4.05 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 4.29 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.16 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.48 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.56 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (CHF 0.65) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (CHF 679) | CHF 1,743 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (CHF 581) | CHF 1,498 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (CHF 100) | CHF 175 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,688 (CHF 583) | CHF 1,330 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (CHF 343) | CHF 1,033 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (CHF 89) | CHF 106 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (CHF 30) | CHF 38 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (CHF 251) | CHF 421 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (CHF 80) | CHF 109 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 820 (CHF 38) | CHF 103 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (CHF 76) | CHF 101 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (CHF 62) | CHF 117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (CHF 20,254) | CHF 27,795 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.70 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (CHF 45) | CHF 137 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 204 (CHF 9) | CHF 45 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (CHF 24) | CHF 64 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.16 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.17 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 3.05 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (CHF 1.21) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (CHF 6) | CHF 30 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (CHF 23) | CHF 69 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (CHF 44) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (CHF 32) | CHF 97 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (CHF 4.67) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 5.90 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (CHF 455) | CHF 400 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (CHF 0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (CHF 30) | CHF 100 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 9 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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