Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Johannesburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 177 (£8) | £9 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 91 (£3.96) | £6.00 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (£2.26) | £3.70 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 24 (£1.04) | £0.84 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | R 52 (£2.29) | £2.64 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (£1.27) | £1.87 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 121 (£5.32) | £5.25 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (£1.31) | £1.61 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (£1.07) | £0.79 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (£0.99) | £2.06 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 124 (£5.41) | £8 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (£1.15) | £1.62 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (£0.62) | £0.99 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,758 (£646) | £1,430 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,628 (£553) | £928 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,181 (£95) | £249 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,335 (£409) | £1,104 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,457 (£326) | £764 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,928 (£84) | £143 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 662 (£29) | £29 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,457 (£239) | £313 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,736 (£76) | £77 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (£5.61) | £5.67 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (£5.02) | £12 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (£39) | £68 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 768 (£34) | £37 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,646 (£72) | £77 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (£59) | £48 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,461 (£19,284) | £18,757 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 25 (£1.08) | £1.38 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (£43) | £61 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 194 (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Johannesburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 89 (£3.90) | £2.41 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (£11) | £9 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 522 (£23) | £124 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 52 (£2.29) | £3.26 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (£1.71) | £1.32 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (£3.17) | £2.34 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (£1.51) | £1.84 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (£1.15) | £1.39 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 137 (£6) | £9 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Johannesburg | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 498 (£22) | £26 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 249 (£11) | £17 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 963 (£42) | £85 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 690 (£30) | £55 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 102 (£4.45) | £7 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (£1.54) | £2.85 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (£1.72) | £4.34 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,905 (£434) | £359 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (£0.08) | £0.16 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 649 (£28) | £24 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (£2.38) | £11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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