Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (5,762 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (2,943 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (1,677 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (770 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (1,697 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (947 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (3,949 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (971 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (794 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (734 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 717% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (4,016 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (852 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (460 Pound) | 495 Pound | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (479,819 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (410,581 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (70,917 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (303,511 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (242,458 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (62,683 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 372% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (21,521 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (177,440 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 339% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (56,456 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (4,166 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (3,731 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 82% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (28,852 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (24,967 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1349% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (53,508 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (43,823 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 115% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (14,320,952 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (799 Pound) | 781 Pound | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (32,125 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 717% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 194 (6,324 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 160% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (2,894 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (8,056 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 1629% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (16,958 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (1,702 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 356% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (1,269 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (2,353 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (1,121 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (853 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 782% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (4,457 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (16,208 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (8,098 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (31,306 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (22,444 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (3,302 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 455% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (1,146 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (1,279 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (322,060 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1069% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (56 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (21,105 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 793% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (1,767 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 387% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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