Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (NZ$5.95) | NZ$11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (NZ$3.95) | NZ$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$1.92 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (NZ$3.13) | NZ$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$4.83 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (NZ$5.57) | NZ$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$3.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (NZ$1.93) | NZ$3.71 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$4.19 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$3.00 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (NZ$1.05) | NZ$2.80 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (NZ$1,397) | NZ$1,742 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (NZ$960) | NZ$1,441 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (NZ$106) | NZ$248 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (NZ$940) | NZ$1,281 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (NZ$686) | NZ$1,046 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (NZ$62) | NZ$222 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (NZ$56) | NZ$68 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (NZ$490) | NZ$676 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (NZ$139) | NZ$244 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (NZ$3.24) | NZ$20 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (NZ$78) | NZ$112 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (NZ$63) | NZ$54 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (NZ$131) | NZ$143 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (NZ$124) | NZ$154 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (NZ$33,536) | NZ$35,100 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (NZ$1.49) | NZ$2.11 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (NZ$99) | NZ$80 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (NZ$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (NZ$5.15) | NZ$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (NZ$21) | NZ$22 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (NZ$45) | NZ$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (NZ$4.15) | NZ$10 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (NZ$2.95) | NZ$4.25 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (NZ$4.42) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (NZ$2.54) | NZ$2.28 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$3.03 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (NZ$15) | NZ$27 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (NZ$32) | NZ$41 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (NZ$18) | NZ$29 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (NZ$97) | NZ$65 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (NZ$49) | NZ$90 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (NZ$3.27) | NZ$4.91 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (NZ$872) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (NZ$0.18) | NZ$1.32 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (NZ$53) | NZ$67 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (NZ$4.37) | NZ$25 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 571 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,400 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$3,770 (R 38,550) in Johannesburg.
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