Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 149 (456 ден) | 747 ден | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (255 ден) | 298 ден | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 51 (154 ден) | 234 ден | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (56 ден) | 77 ден | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (129 ден) | 122 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (82 ден) | 79 ден | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (228 ден) | 237 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (90 ден) | 54 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (76 ден) | 42 ден | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (75 ден) | 55 ден | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (316 ден) | 333 ден | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (78 ден) | 94 ден | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (53 ден) | 42 ден | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,948 (42,509 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,260 (34,318 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,303 (7,019 ден) | 7,088 ден | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,356 (25,468 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,336 (19,309 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,487 (7,578 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 693 (2,111 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,848 (14,775 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,783 (5,435 ден) | 6,819 ден | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (373 ден) | 438 ден | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (182 ден) | 339 ден | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 852 (2,596 ден) | 3,092 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 585 (1,784 ден) | 2,144 ден | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,635 (4,983 ден) | 4,767 ден | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,364 (4,157 ден) | 5,247 ден | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 60% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 469,950 (1,432,283 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (74 ден) | 79 ден | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,219 (3,716 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 167 (508 ден) | 416 ден | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 77 (235 ден) | 285 ден | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 306 (931 ден) | 370 ден | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 588 (1,793 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (141 ден) | 210 ден | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (108 ден) | 183 ден | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 76 (232 ден) | 188 ден | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (99 ден) | 78 ден | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (78 ден) | 100 ден | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 191 (583 ден) | 277 ден | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 477 (1,453 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 236 (720 ден) | 636 ден | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 (2,498 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (2,169 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 96 (293 ден) | 297 ден | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (106 ден) | 123 ден | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (109 ден) | 132 ден | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,605 (32,321 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (5.49 ден) | 8 ден | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 687 (2,094 ден) | 3,236 ден | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (150 ден) | 164 ден | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 829 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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