Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 143 (165 Kč) | 191 Kč | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (95 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 58 (67 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (22 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (43 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (33 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 91 (104 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (33 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 32 (37 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 33 (38 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 116 (133 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (27 Kč) | 35 Kč | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (20 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,480 (16,667 Kč) | 21,492 Kč | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,621 (9,924 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,675 (1,928 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (9,302 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (6,735 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,507 (2,886 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 515 (592 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,479 (7,458 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (2,158 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (100 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (68 Kč) | 209 Kč | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,027 (1,182 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 749 (862 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,824 (2,099 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,377 (1,585 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 420,471 (483,982 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (27 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (935 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 180 (207 Kč) | 264 Kč | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (70 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (269 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 610 (702 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (51 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (37 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (66 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (38 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (27 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 221 (254 Kč) | 275 Kč | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 502 (578 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 252 (290 Kč) | 339 Kč | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (897 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 766 (881 Kč) | 870 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 90 (104 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (43 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (40 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,198 (10,587 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (2.07 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 544 (626 Kč) | 784 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (53 Kč) | 118 Kč | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 671 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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