Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs El Paso, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 ($4.25) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.79) | $3.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 ($1.19) | $0.71 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 ($2.21) | $2.40 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 ($1.50) | $2.30 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 ($4.02) | $3.93 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 ($1.71) | $3.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 ($1.36) | $1.22 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 ($1.17) | $2.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 ($1.39) | $1.89 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($0.74) | $1.87 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,126 ($974) | $1,122 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 ($677) | $802 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 ($75) | $172 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,311 ($711) | $777 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,078 ($488) | $579 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 ($43) | $133 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 ($40) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 ($345) | $291 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 ($98) | $105 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 ($2.28) | $9 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 ($55) | $45 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 ($44) | $31 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 ($92) | $81 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 ($87) | $108 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 ($23,638) | $21,636 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 ($1.05) | $0.61 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 ($69) | $39 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 ($14) | $15 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 ($3.63) | $5.04 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 ($15) | $21 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 ($32) | $81 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 ($2.92) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 ($2.08) | $3.22 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 ($3.11) | $4.53 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 ($1.79) | $3.57 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 ($1.12) | $1.29 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 ($10) | $18 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 ($23) | $31 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 ($13) | $18 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 ($69) | $147 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 ($35) | $56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 ($5.04) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 ($2.31) | $5.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 ($2.51) | $4.61 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 ($615) | $431 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 ($0.13) | $0.28 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 ($38) | $23 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 ($3.08) | $7 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,700 in El Paso, Texas you would need to make just about $3,274 (R 47,495) in Johannesburg.
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