Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 144 (Rp 110,044) | Rp 37,703 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (Rp 62,863) | Rp 39,973 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 58 (Rp 44,723) | Rp 23,165 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Rp 14,729) | Rp 18,049 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (Rp 28,538) | Rp 25,211 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (Rp 21,692) | Rp 12,594 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 91 (Rp 69,356) | Rp 78,572 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (Rp 21,999) | Rp 30,473 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 32 (Rp 24,270) | Rp 16,198 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 33 (Rp 25,477) | Rp 33,369 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 116 (Rp 88,387) | Rp 282,418 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (Rp 17,895) | Rp 17,656 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (Rp 13,359) | Rp 9,887 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 110% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,480 (Rp 11,073,989) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,621 (Rp 6,593,360) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,675 (Rp 1,281,247) | Rp 300,000 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (Rp 6,180,612) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (Rp 4,474,885) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,507 (Rp 1,917,462) | Rp 227,889 | + 741% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 515 (Rp 393,509) | Rp 253,012 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,479 (Rp 4,955,125) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (Rp 1,433,773) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (Rp 66,393) | Rp 59,293 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (Rp 45,220) | Rp 50,000 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,027 (Rp 785,636) | Rp 727,948 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 749 (Rp 572,617) | Rp 537,077 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,824 (Rp 1,394,915) | Rp 795,224 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,377 (Rp 1,052,901) | Rp 960,755 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 77% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 420,471 (Rp 321,564,844) | Rp 362,000,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (Rp 18,210) | Rp 9,406 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (Rp 621,064) | Rp 225,665 | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 180 (Rp 137,410) | Rp 63,726 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (Rp 46,262) | Rp 82,500 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (Rp 178,472) | Rp 17,000 | + 950% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 610 (Rp 466,407) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (Rp 33,998) | Rp 21,455 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (Rp 24,745) | Rp 17,198 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (Rp 43,663) | Rp 39,875 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (Rp 25,021) | Rp 9,974 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (Rp 17,638) | Rp 10,748 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 221 (Rp 168,723) | Rp 25,000 | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 502 (Rp 383,951) | Rp 166,567 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 252 (Rp 192,945) | Rp 73,691 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (Rp 595,663) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 766 (Rp 585,467) | Rp 236,724 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 90 (Rp 69,159) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (Rp 28,435) | Rp 40,757 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (Rp 26,449) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,198 (Rp 7,034,473) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (Rp 1,378) | Rp 2,250 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 544 (Rp 416,078) | Rp 365,376 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (Rp 36,253) | Rp 17,935 | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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