Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 149 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 ($4.34) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 51 ($2.62) | $4.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 ($0.96) | $1.01 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 ($2.19) | $3.70 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 ($1.39) | $5.22 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 ($3.87) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 ($1.52) | $3.60 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 ($1.29) | $1.74 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 ($1.27) | $4.56 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 ($5.37) | $16 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 ($1.32) | $2.36 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 ($0.90) | $2.77 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,948 ($722) | $2,369 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,260 ($583) | $1,701 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,303 ($119) | $211 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,356 ($433) | $1,201 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,336 ($328) | $970 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,487 ($129) | $156 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 693 ($36) | $55 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,848 ($251) | $371 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,783 ($92) | $90 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 ($3.10) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 852 ($44) | $47 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 585 ($30) | $115 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,635 ($85) | $81 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 ($71) | $117 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 469,950 ($24,326) | $23,626 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 ($1.26) | $1.09 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,219 ($63) | $61 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 167 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 77 ($3.98) | $10 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 306 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 588 ($30) | $129 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 ($2.39) | $6 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 ($1.83) | $3.96 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 76 ($3.93) | $5.53 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 ($1.68) | $3.32 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 ($1.33) | $2.31 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 191 ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 ($25) | $55 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 236 ($12) | $26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 ($42) | $334 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 ($37) | $85 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 96 ($4.97) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 ($1.80) | $8 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 ($1.84) | $5.32 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,605 ($549) | $773 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 687 ($36) | $39 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 ($2.55) | $9 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 709 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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