Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (₩8,944) | ₩9,500 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (₩4,765) | ₩5,655 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (₩3,169) | ₩4,250 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (₩1,352) | ₩2,200 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (₩2,508) | ₩3,350 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (₩1,710) | ₩4,500 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (₩4,463) | ₩11,600 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (₩1,949) | ₩9,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (₩1,546) | ₩7,000 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (₩1,479) | ₩1,850 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (₩7,790) | ₩27,000 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (₩1,580) | ₩2,450 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (₩841) | ₩2,350 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (₩1,119,656) | ₩800,000 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (₩769,319) | ₩500,000 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (₩85,060) | ₩275,000 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (₩752,997) | ₩700,000 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (₩549,589) | ₩461,905 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (₩49,429) | ₩225,000 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (₩45,142) | ₩31,196 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (₩392,616) | ₩600,000 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (₩111,712) | ₩80,000 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (₩7,551) | ₩9,500 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (₩2,593) | ₩10,000 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 70% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (₩62,341) | ₩80,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (₩50,539) | ₩250,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (₩104,870) | ₩105,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (₩99,052) | ₩120,000 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 97% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (₩26,877,979) | ₩19,000,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (₩1,197) | ₩1,650 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (₩78,957) | ₩18,000 | + 339% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (₩15,572) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (₩4,126) | ₩2,300 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (₩16,572) | ₩4,000 | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (₩36,464) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (₩3,323) | ₩6,000 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (₩2,366) | ₩4,000 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (₩3,541) | ₩4,500 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (₩2,033) | ₩4,000 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (₩1,271) | ₩2,000 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (₩11,867) | ₩63,000 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (₩25,863) | ₩32,500 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (₩14,449) | ₩12,000 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (₩78,130) | ₩125,000 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (₩39,536) | ₩87,500 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (₩6,096) | ₩10,000 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (₩2,621) | ₩4,750 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (₩2,923) | ₩3,250 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (₩699,108) | ₩1,000,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (₩146) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (₩42,743) | ₩58,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (₩3,665) | ₩3,600 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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