Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (2,858 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (1,507 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (882 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (376 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (847 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (498 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (1,415 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (529 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (449 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (436 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (1,952 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (467 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (320 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (285,766 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (236,345 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,511 (31,347 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (148,742 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (125,254 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (22,615 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 711 (14,742 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,312 (110,196 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (38,042 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (1,798 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 49 (1,023 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (16,627 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (10,746 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,655 (34,328 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,295 (26,862 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 (6,123,134 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (473 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (10,374 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 154 (3,188 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (1,255 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (4,841 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 606 (12,576 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (944 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (671 Ft) | 780 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (1,184 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (599 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (604 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (2,994 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johannesburg | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 437 (9,066 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 224 (4,638 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (14,217 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 633 (13,135 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 79 (1,630 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (679 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (603 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (191,364 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.85 (38 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 (9,579 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (916 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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