Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 140 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 69 ($3.84) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 ($2.37) | $3.09 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 ($1.05) | $0.79 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 43 ($2.41) | $2.64 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 ($1.27) | $3.66 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 ($3.50) | $4.60 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 ($1.34) | $3.38 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 ($1.18) | $1.41 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 ($1.16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 ($4.72) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 ($1.27) | $1.76 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 ($0.87) | $1.50 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 ($765) | $1,196 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 ($633) | $851 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,547 ($86) | $186 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 ($398) | $766 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 ($335) | $454 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 ($61) | $114 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 754 ($42) | $56 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,500 ($361) | $323 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 ($102) | $69 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 ($4.81) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 45 ($2.51) | $17 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 810 ($45) | $45 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 ($29) | $44 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 ($83) | $104 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,275 ($71) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 ($16,392) | $21,769 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 ($1.24) | $0.74 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 ($28) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 145 ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 52 ($2.89) | $8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 499 ($28) | $87 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 ($2.36) | $5.19 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 ($1.64) | $3.43 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 ($3.17) | $3.16 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 ($1.82) | $3.44 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 ($1.34) | $1.56 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 ($7) | $17 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Wichita, Kansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 326 ($18) | $33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 212 ($12) | $29 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 ($38) | $42 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 620 ($34) | $88 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 ($4.06) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 ($1.76) | $4.76 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 ($1.61) | $3.77 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 ($512) | - | - | |
| 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) | $36 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 ($2.75) | $7 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 532 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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