Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 158% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R 343) | R 141 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R 198) | R 75 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (R 90) | R 44 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (R 20) | R 18 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (R 129) | R 42 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (R 75) | R 25 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R 114) | R 68 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (R 71) | R 26 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (R 39) | R 21 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (R 59) | R 21 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R 254) | R 98 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (R 49) | R 23 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (R 62) | R 16 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 260% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 (R 57,482) | R 13,780 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (R 48,212) | R 10,879 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (R 3,486) | R 1,590 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (R 42,197) | R 8,082 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (R 32,036) | R 5,851 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (R 1,974) | R 1,305 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (R 1,145) | R 670 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (R 5,475) | R 6,060 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (R 1,950) | R 1,875 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R 241) | R 93 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (R 548) | R 53 | + 939% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (R 1,012) | R 844 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (R 983) | R 591 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (R 1,684) | R 1,667 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (R 2,202) | R 1,353 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,894 (R 407,366) | R 328,375 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (R 25) | R 24 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (R 1,380) | R 812 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R 329) | R 162 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (R 190) | R 60 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R 259) | R 233 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (R 2,209) | R 569 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R 166) | R 44 | + 273% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (R 58) | R 32 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R 129) | R 57 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (R 87) | R 32 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (R 38) | R 23 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (R 500) | R 181 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (R 1,104) | R 510 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (R 516) | R 238 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (R 4,245) | R 792 | + 436% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (R 1,687) | R 647 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (R 299) | R 83 | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (R 87) | R 34 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R 138) | R 30 | + 368% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 (R 9,276) | R 9,254 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (R 5.30) | R 1.80 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (R 973) | R 457 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R 176) | R 47 | + 276% | |
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TOTAL | + 137% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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