- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Netherlands
- Johannesburg
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 48 (€2.92) | €15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (€1.88) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (€2.52) | €3.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (€0.45) | €1.22 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€2.21) | €1.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (€1.17) | €2.09 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 36 (€2.22) | €4.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.37) | €2.29 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (€1.36) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 4.55 (€0.28) | €0.70 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (€5.80) | €4.50 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (€1.02) | €2.50 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.44 (€0.33) | €0.87 | - 62% | |
| 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 (€531) | €1,291 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,129 (€616) | €1,113 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,318 (€80) | €225 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,355 (€691) | €1,700 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,359 (€448) | €1,070 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 796 (€48) | €70 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 227 (€14) | €31 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,853 (€356) | €450 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,538 (€94) | €85 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 78 (€4.74) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 90 (€5.50) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 792 (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 644 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (€81) | €119 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,346 (€82) | €104 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 78% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 303,066 (€18,441) | €24,992 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (€0.39) | €1.68 | - 77% | |
| 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 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 78 (€4.77) | €5.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 218 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 454 (€28) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (€2.98) | €3.23 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (€2.08) | €2.23 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (€3.38) | €1.90 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (€1.71) | €0.90 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (€1.11) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 152 (€9) | €25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 365 (€22) | €41 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,077 (€66) | €49 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 226 (€14) | €90 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 61 (€3.71) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.84) | €3.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (€0.95) | €3.71 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,496 (€517) | €579 | - 11% | |
| 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 607 (€37) | €20 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 19 (€1.16) | €7 | - 82% | |
| 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 3,022 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 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
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,557
(R 25,588)
in Johannesburg.
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