Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 140 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 69 (€3.98) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (€2.45) | €3.64 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€1.09) | €0.83 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 43 (€2.49) | €2.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (€1.31) | €2.06 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (€3.62) | €5.58 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.39) | €2.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (€1.22) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (€1.20) | €1.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (€4.88) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.32) | €1.60 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (€0.90) | €1.02 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (€792) | €1,017 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (€655) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,547 (€89) | €153 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (€412) | €734 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (€347) | €529 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (€63) | €61 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 754 (€43) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,500 (€374) | €421 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (€105) | €72 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (€4.98) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 45 (€2.59) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (€47) | €94 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (€30) | €33 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,497 (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,275 (€73) | €123 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 (€16,963) | €24,726 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (€1.28) | €1.32 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (€29) | €47 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 145 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 52 (€2.99) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 190 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 499 (€29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (€2.44) | €3.11 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (€1.69) | €2.08 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (€3.28) | €1.72 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (€1.89) | €1.20 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (€1.38) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (€7) | €17 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 326 (€19) | €30 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 212 (€12) | €19 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (€39) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 620 (€36) | €43 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (€4.20) | €6 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (€1.82) | €3.16 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (€1.67) | €3.12 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (€530) | - | - | |
| 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 (€27) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (€2.85) | €5.89 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 476 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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