Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)

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warning This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 281 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.05338 USD / ZAR
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,800 in Detroit, Michigan you would need to make just about $3,784 (R 70,895) in Johannesburg.

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