Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 113 (€7) | €13 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 59 (€3.41) | €8 | 57% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 43 (€2.49) | €4.33 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 16 (€0.93) | €1.37 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 32 (€1.84) | €4.20 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 23 (€1.31) | €1.87 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 63 (€3.63) | €5.74 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 26 (€1.48) | €1.70 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 21 (€1.18) | €1.39 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 17 (€0.96) | €1.38 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 95 (€5.49) | €7 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 21 (€1.20) | €2.27 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 10 (€0.59) | €1.03 | 43% |
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 14,109 (€814) | €965 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 9,546 (€551) | €672 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 885 (€51) | €178 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 11,849 (€684) | €630 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 7,030 (€406) | €483 | 16% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 714 (€41) | €100 | 59% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 567 (€33) | €24 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 5,098 (€294) | €431 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,535 (€89) | €122 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 81 (€4.67) | €4.99 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 32 (€1.84) | €9 | 80% |
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 802 (€46) | €94 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 645 (€37) | €35 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,274 (€74) | €91 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 1,254 (€72) | €130 | 44% |
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 336,803 (€19,444) | €20,723 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 16 (€0.90) | €1.45 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 977 (€56) | €34 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R 197 (€11) | €20 | 44% |
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 54 (€3.10) | €8 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 211 (€12) | €8 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 522 (€30) | €99 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 43 (€2.46) | €5.45 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 29 (€1.69) | €3.61 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 47 (€2.73) | €3.88 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 26 (€1.50) | €1.61 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 17 (€0.99) | €2.34 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 156 (€9) | €19 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 337 (€19) | €39 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 182 (€11) | €16 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 906 (€52) | €94 | 44% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 514 (€30) | €58 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 75 (€4.31) | €7 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 33 (€1.91) | €1.45 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 36 (€2.07) | €4.61 | 55% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 8,884 (€513) | €447 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 1.66 (€0.10) | €0.18 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 573 (€33) | €48 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 44 (€2.52) | €5.29 | 52% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,257 (R 39,091) in Johannesburg.