Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 140 (38 zł) | 54 zł | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 69 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (5.18 zł) | 4.53 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 43 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (7 zł) | 4.46 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (5.81 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (5.71 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (23 zł) | 31 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (6 zł) | 5.19 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (4.32 zł) | 3.29 zł | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (3,779 zł) | 1,915 zł | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (3,125 zł) | 1,457 zł | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,547 (424 zł) | 366 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (1,967 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (1,656 zł) | 871 zł | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (299 zł) | 800 zł | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 754 (207 zł) | 55 zł | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,500 (1,783 zł) | 2,307 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (503 zł) | 512 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 45 (12 zł) | 116 zł | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (222 zł) | 187 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (142 zł) | 127 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 (411 zł) | 289 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,275 (350 zł) | 266 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 60% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 (80,963 zł) | 46,429 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (6 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (137 zł) | 69 zł | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 145 (40 zł) | 36 zł | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 52 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 499 (137 zł) | 80 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 326 (90 zł) | 59 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 212 (58 zł) | 33 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (188 zł) | 90 zł | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 620 (170 zł) | 107 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (2,530 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.75 (0.48 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 (127 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (14 zł) | - | - | |
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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 545 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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