Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (83 kr) | 101 kr | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (44 kr) | 85 kr | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (26 kr) | 58 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (14 kr) | 30 kr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (41 kr) | 49 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (57 kr) | 95 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (9 kr) | 22 kr | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (8,319 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (6,880 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,511 (913 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (4,330 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (3,646 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (658 kr) | 410 kr | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 711 (429 kr) | 275 kr | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,312 (3,208 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (1,107 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (52 kr) | 67 kr | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 49 (30 kr) | 203 kr | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (484 kr) | 937 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (313 kr) | 400 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,655 (999 kr) | 958 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,295 (782 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 (178,250 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (302 kr) | 553 kr | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 154 (93 kr) | 236 kr | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (37 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (141 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 606 (366 kr) | 207 kr | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (27 kr) | 41 kr | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (20 kr) | 31 kr | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (87 kr) | 274 kr | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 437 (264 kr) | 407 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 224 (135 kr) | 264 kr | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (414 kr) | 966 kr | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 633 (382 kr) | 882 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 79 (47 kr) | 131 kr | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (20 kr) | 40 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (18 kr) | 70 kr | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (5,571 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.85 (1.12 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 (279 kr) | 286 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (27 kr) | 66 kr | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 574 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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