Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (105 kr) | 117 kr | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (54 kr) | 93 kr | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (31 kr) | 55 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 52 (31 kr) | 38 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (17 kr) | 34 kr | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (72 kr) | 53 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (18 kr) | 33 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (73 kr) | 103 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (15 kr) | 23 kr | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 32% 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 14,758 (8,755 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (7,491 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (1,294 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (5,538 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (4,424 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (1,144 kr) | 410 kr | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (393 kr) | 359 kr | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (3,237 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (1,030 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (76 kr) | 67 kr | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 92 (55 kr) | 166 kr | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (526 kr) | 992 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (456 kr) | 419 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (976 kr) | 933 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (800 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% 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 440,461 (261,292 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (586 kr) | 621 kr | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 186 (110 kr) | 334 kr | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (53 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (147 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (309 kr) | 260 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (31 kr) | 41 kr | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (23 kr) | 31 kr | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (43 kr) | 28 kr | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (81 kr) | 295 kr | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (296 kr) | 415 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (148 kr) | 274 kr | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (571 kr) | 819 kr | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (410 kr) | 750 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (60 kr) | 140 kr | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (21 kr) | 42 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (23 kr) | 72 kr | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (5,876 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (1.02 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (385 kr) | 290 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (32 kr) | 67 kr | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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