Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 137 (214 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (129 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 58 (91 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (29 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (58 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (44 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 94 (147 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (45 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 32 (50 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 33 (52 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 118 (184 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (36 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (27 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,846 (18,493 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,767 (13,687 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,542 (2,407 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (12,617 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (9,135 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,507 (3,914 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 515 (803 NT$) | 657 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,479 (10,115 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (2,927 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (136 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 62 (96 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 897 (1,400 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 749 (1,169 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (2,602 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,377 (2,149 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 354,346 (553,201 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (37 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (1,268 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 172 (268 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (94 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (364 NT$) | 344 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (889 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (69 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (51 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (89 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (51 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (36 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 240 (375 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 502 (784 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 252 (394 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (1,216 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 726 (1,134 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 90 (141 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (58 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (54 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,254 (14,447 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (2.81 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 544 (849 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (74 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 574 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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