Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 | R 53 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 | R 45 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 | R 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 | R 11 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 | R 26 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 | R 18 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 | R 43 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 | R 22 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 | R 16 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 | R 19 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 | R 74 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 | R 18 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 | R 7 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 | R 7,292 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 | R 5,656 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 | R 2,024 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 | R 8,000 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 | R 6,000 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 | R 1,527 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 | R 658 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 | R 5,080 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 | R 1,236 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 | R 87 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 | R 858 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 | R 470 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 | R 836 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 | R 1,000 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 | R 369,348 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 | R 15 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 | R 586 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 | R 400 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 | R 120 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 | R 225 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 | R 147 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 | R 400 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 | R 39 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 | R 18 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 | R 15 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 | R 300 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 28,422 in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 23,000 in Welkom.
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