- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (€3.24) | €15 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (€2.09) | €7 | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.69) | €3.83 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (€0.49) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | R 33 (€2.22) | €1.95 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.30) | €2.09 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (€2.46) | €4.33 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (€1.42) | €2.29 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.30) | €1.75 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (€0.31) | €0.70 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 93 (€6) | €4.50 | + 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.08) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (€0.37) | €0.87 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,722 (€589) | €1,291 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,057 (€747) | €1,113 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,421 (€96) | €225 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,139 (€820) | €1,700 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,470 (€504) | €1,070 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,083 (€73) | €70 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (€15) | €31 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 6,189 (€418) | €450 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,803 (€122) | €85 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (€5.36) | €10 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 52 (€3.52) | €15 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 749 (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 758 (€51) | €37 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,257 (€85) | €119 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,211 (€82) | €104 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 272,965 (€18,434) | €24,992 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (€0.43) | €1.68 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 235 (€16) | €151 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 178 (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (€4.65) | €5.00 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (€16) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 439 (€30) | €24 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (€3.03) | €3.23 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (€2.06) | €2.23 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (€3.38) | €1.90 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.86) | €0.90 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€1.14) | €1.75 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 394 (€27) | €41 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 157 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,056 (€71) | €49 | + 46% | |
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 59 (€4.01) | €8 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (€1.88) | €3.00 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€1.05) | €3.71 | - 72% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,605 (€514) | €579 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (€0.09) | €0.30 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 562 (€38) | €20 | + 88% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (€1.29) | €7 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,562
(R 23,130)
in Johannesburg.
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