Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Elx, Spain
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (€3.54) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.36) | €3.61 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€1.01) | €0.90 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (€1.87) | €2.09 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.27) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (€3.32) | €4.93 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (€1.45) | €1.53 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.15) | €1.39 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (€1.10) | €0.78 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (€5.79) | €4.04 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (€1.18) | €2.08 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.63) | €1.23 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (€833) | €686 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (€572) | €472 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (€63) | €103 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (€560) | €423 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (€409) | €288 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (€37) | €67 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (€34) | €25 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (€292) | €428 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (€83) | €113 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (€5.62) | €6 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (€1.93) | €9 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (€46) | €73 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (€38) | €39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (€78) | €60 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (€74) | €66 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (€19,995) | €18,236 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.89) | €1.25 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (€59) | €27 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (€12) | €19 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (€3.07) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (€27) | €70 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.47) | €3.51 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€1.76) | €2.29 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€2.63) | €2.31 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (€1.51) | €1.77 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (€0.95) | €2.18 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (€9) | €13 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (€58) | €31 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (€29) | €40 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (€4.54) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.95) | €2.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (€2.17) | €4.08 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (€520) | €654 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (€0.11) | €0.22 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (€32) | €37 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.61) | €5.01 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Elx (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,000 in Elx you would need to make just about €1,890 (R 32,408) in Johannesburg.
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