Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Włocławek, Poland
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (30 zł) | 65 zł | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (4.57 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (8 zł) | 5.50 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (5.78 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (7 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (5.22 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (5.00 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (26 zł) | 38 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (5.34 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (2.84 zł) | 4.00 zł | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (3,784 zł) | 1,588 zł | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (2,600 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (287 zł) | 192 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (2,545 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (1,857 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (167 zł) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (153 zł) | 55 zł | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (1,327 zł) | 2,667 zł | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (378 zł) | 625 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (9 zł) | 103 zł | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (211 zł) | 217 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (171 zł) | 134 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (354 zł) | 258 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (335 zł) | 284 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 87% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (90,835 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (4.04 zł) | 5.61 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (267 zł) | 77 zł | + 247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (53 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (56 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (123 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (4.30 zł) | 9 zł | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (87 zł) | 50 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (49 zł) | 40 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (264 zł) | 90 zł | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (134 zł) | 110 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (2,363 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (0.49 zł) | 0.53 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (144 zł) | 130 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 5% | |
| 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 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 5,817 zł (R 21,960) in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,800 zł in Włocławek.
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