Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Exeter, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (£5.66) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 59 (£2.95) | £5.40 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (£2.15) | £3.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (£0.80) | £0.70 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (£1.59) | £2.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (£1.13) | £2.02 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (£3.14) | £4.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (£1.28) | £1.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (£1.02) | £1.01 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (£0.83) | £1.79 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (£4.75) | £8 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (£1.03) | £1.89 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (£0.51) | £0.73 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,109 (£704) | £1,079 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,546 (£476) | £913 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 885 (£44) | £155 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,849 (£591) | £749 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,030 (£351) | £872 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 714 (£36) | £104 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 567 (£28) | £15 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,098 (£254) | £364 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,535 (£77) | £80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 81 (£4.03) | £5.90 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 32 (£1.59) | £10 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (£40) | £54 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (£32) | £29 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,274 (£64) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,254 (£63) | £56 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 336,803 (£16,805) | £20,183 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (£0.77) | £1.20 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 977 (£49) | £46 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 197 (£10) | £16 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 54 (£2.68) | £4.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (£11) | £8 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (£26) | £227 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (£2.13) | £3.94 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (£1.46) | £1.87 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 47 (£2.36) | £2.65 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (£1.30) | £2.17 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (£0.85) | £1.75 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 156 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 337 (£17) | £24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 182 (£9) | £19 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 906 (£45) | £74 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 514 (£26) | £57 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (£3.73) | £7 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (£1.65) | £2.88 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (£1.79) | £4.32 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,884 (£443) | £402 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (£29) | £34 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (£2.18) | £8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 512 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Exeter you would need to make just about £2,444 (R 48,982) in Johannesburg.
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