- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Johannesburg
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (€2.86) | €15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (€1.85) | €7 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (€2.34) | €3.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (€0.44) | €1.22 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (€2.10) | €1.95 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.12) | €2.09 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (€2.17) | €4.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.32) | €2.29 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (€1.34) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (€0.27) | €0.70 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (€5.38) | €4.50 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€0.98) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (€0.32) | €0.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (€520) | €1,291 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,898 (€650) | €1,113 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,469 (€88) | €225 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,819 (€705) | €1,700 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,122 (€425) | €1,070 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 995 (€59) | €70 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,699 (€340) | €450 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,599 (€95) | €85 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 77 (€4.58) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 81 (€4.85) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 807 (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 835 (€50) | €37 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,340 (€80) | €119 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,413 (€84) | €104 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 79% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 288,264 (€17,186) | €24,992 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (€0.38) | €1.68 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (€14) | €151 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 205 (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 75 (€4.44) | €5.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 212 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 438 (€26) | €24 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (€2.99) | €3.23 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.90) | €2.23 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (€3.26) | €1.90 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.65) | €0.90 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (€1.10) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 161 (€10) | €25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 388 (€23) | €41 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,088 (€65) | €49 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (€13) | €90 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (€3.73) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.79) | €3.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€0.93) | €3.71 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,306 (€495) | €579 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (€0.08) | €0.30 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 584 (€35) | €20 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (€1.14) | €7 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,857 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,505
(R 25,249)
in Johannesburg.
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