Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Wa, Ghana
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (GH₵46) | GH₵9 | + 416% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (GH₵23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (GH₵40) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (GH₵4.37) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (GH₵5,817) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (GH₵3,997) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (GH₵442) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (GH₵3,912) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (GH₵2,855) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (GH₵257) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (GH₵235) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (GH₵2,040) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (GH₵580) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (GH₵324) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (GH₵263) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (GH₵545) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (GH₵515) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (GH₵139,641) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (GH₵410) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (GH₵81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (GH₵86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (GH₵189) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (GH₵62) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (GH₵134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (GH₵75) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (GH₵406) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (GH₵205) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (GH₵3,632) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (GH₵0.76) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (GH₵222) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵20,537 (R 50,429) in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵17,000 in Wa.
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