Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 169% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R 372) | R 141 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R 190) | R 75 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R 113) | R 44 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R 20) | R 18 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.65 (R 67) | R 42 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R 110) | R 25 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R 133) | R 68 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (R 96) | R 26 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (R 63) | R 21 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (R 59) | R 21 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R 277) | R 98 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (R 38) | R 23 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (R 60) | R 16 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 313% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,591 (R 83,985) | R 13,780 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,133 (R 57,314) | R 10,879 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (R 3,545) | R 1,590 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,306 (R 42,186) | R 8,082 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,859 (R 34,015) | R 5,851 | + 481% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (R 1,731) | R 1,305 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (R 1,042) | R 670 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (R 5,961) | R 6,060 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (R 2,293) | R 1,875 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R 220) | R 93 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R 485) | R 53 | + 819% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (R 1,084) | R 844 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $103 (R 1,884) | R 591 | + 219% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R 1,790) | R 1,667 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (R 2,459) | R 1,353 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (R 471,271) | R 328,375 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (R 19) | R 24 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (R 1,843) | R 812 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (R 324) | R 162 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R 139) | R 60 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (R 186) | R 233 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (R 1,948) | R 569 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R 118) | R 44 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (R 76) | R 32 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (R 77) | R 57 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (R 76) | R 32 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (R 47) | R 23 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (R 519) | R 181 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (R 1,183) | R 510 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (R 508) | R 238 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (R 5,074) | R 792 | + 541% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (R 1,642) | R 647 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R 275) | R 83 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (R 94) | R 34 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R 130) | R 30 | + 339% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $397 (R 7,265) | R 9,055 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R 3.19) | R 1.80 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (R 1,676) | R 457 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R 198) | R 47 | + 324% | |
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TOTAL | + 167% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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