- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Johannesburg
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (€3.79) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (€2.70) | €3.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.95) | €1.22 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (€2.38) | €1.95 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.25) | €2.09 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (€4.55) | €4.33 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.41) | €2.29 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (€1.38) | €1.75 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (€1.18) | €0.70 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (€6) | €4.50 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (€1.11) | €2.50 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.75) | €0.87 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,597 (€931) | €1,291 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,715 (€683) | €1,113 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,249 (€80) | €225 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,696 (€682) | €1,700 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,486 (€477) | €1,070 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,166 (€74) | €70 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 653 (€42) | €31 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,805 (€370) | €450 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,495 (€95) | €85 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 81 (€5.19) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 90 (€5.77) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 801 (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 658 (€42) | €37 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,376 (€88) | €119 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,305 (€83) | €104 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 317,138 (€20,223) | €24,992 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (€0.99) | €1.68 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (€63) | €151 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 204 (€13) | €23 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 94 (€5.97) | €5.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 258 (€16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 464 (€30) | €24 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (€3.06) | €3.23 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (€2.18) | €2.23 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (€3.63) | €1.90 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.78) | €0.90 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (€1.18) | €1.75 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 359 (€23) | €41 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (€61) | €49 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 507 (€32) | €90 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (€3.85) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (€1.97) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (€1.96) | €3.71 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,153 (€584) | €579 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.15 (€0.14) | €0.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 572 (€36) | €20 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (€2.68) | €7 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,817 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,449
(R 38,404)
in Johannesburg.
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