- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Johannesburg
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 62% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (€3.21) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (€2.07) | €9 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (€2.85) | €3.88 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (€0.49) | €1.09 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (€2.32) | €1.93 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.25) | €2.12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (€2.44) | €4.85 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (€1.36) | €2.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€1.16) | €2.07 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (€0.30) | €0.79 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 74 (€4.95) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (€1.04) | €2.63 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (€0.36) | €0.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 62% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (€584) | €1,200 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,984 (€669) | €1,500 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,326 (€89) | €250 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,509 (€637) | €2,000 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,674 (€447) | €1,311 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 920 (€62) | €70 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (€15) | €37 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,065 (€473) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,245 (€83) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (€4.91) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (€1.63) | €20 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 697 (€47) | €85 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (€33) | €37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,195 (€80) | €119 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,053 (€71) | €104 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 319,179 (€21,387) | €23,835 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (€0.42) | €1.72 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (€16) | €147 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 202 (€14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 (€4.16) | €5.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 193 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 432 (€29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (€3.07) | €5.45 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€2.08) | €3.20 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 44 (€2.96) | €2.80 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.80) | €0.80 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (€0.91) | €2.50 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 129 (€9) | €25 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 308 (€21) | €41 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 144 (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 710 (€48) | €76 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (€3.56) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (€1.77) | €3.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€1.04) | €3.71 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,709 (€249) | €154 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (€0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 485 (€32) | €16 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (€1.28) | €6 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,268 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 62% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,454
(R 21,700)
in Johannesburg.
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