Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 140 ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 69 ($3.85) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 ($2.37) | $4.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($1.05) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 ($2.24) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 ($1.27) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($3.50) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($1.34) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 ($1.18) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 ($1.16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 ($4.73) | $11 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 ($1.27) | $1.79 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 ($0.88) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 ($766) | $1,491 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 ($634) | $1,095 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,547 ($86) | $444 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 ($399) | $1,074 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 ($336) | $846 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 ($61) | $220 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 754 ($42) | $47 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,500 ($361) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 ($102) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($4.82) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 45 ($2.51) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 810 ($45) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 ($29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 ($83) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,275 ($71) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 ($16,415) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 ($1.24) | $0.69 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 ($28) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 145 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 52 ($2.90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 499 ($28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 ($2.36) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 ($1.64) | $6 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 ($3.17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 ($1.82) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 ($1.34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 ($7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 366 ($20) | $32 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 212 ($12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 ($38) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 624 ($35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 ($4.07) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 ($1.79) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 ($1.62) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 ($513) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.75 ($0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 ($26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 ($2.76) | - | - | |
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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 479 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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