Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (€3.81) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (€2.26) | €3.76 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (€0.93) | €1.15 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (€2.16) | €3.59 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (€1.28) | €2.96 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (€3.49) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (€1.35) | €2.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (€1.10) | €1.57 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (€1.07) | €1.17 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (€4.99) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.16) | €2.73 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (€0.81) | €0.90 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (€703) | €1,791 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (€555) | €1,450 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (€81) | €173 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (€413) | €1,268 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (€299) | €984 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (€67) | €111 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (€34) | €33 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (€309) | €479 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (€96) | €164 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (€4.75) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (€2.69) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (€43) | €92 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (€30) | €44 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (€85) | €105 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (€69) | €139 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (€16,762) | €28,154 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (€1.21) | €1.86 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (€41) | €95 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 162 (€8) | €24 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (€3.09) | €3.49 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (€29) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (€2.27) | €3.53 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.65) | €3.08 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (€2.91) | €4.09 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (€1.66) | €1.39 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (€1.18) | €2.04 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (€26) | €57 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (€12) | €23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (€40) | €83 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (€33) | €71 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (€4.26) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (€1.76) | €3.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (€1.51) | €5.80 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (€462) | €453 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (€0.09) | €0.16 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (€23) | €32 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (€2.38) | €7 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 535 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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