Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs Würzburg, Germany
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (€3.51) | €7 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.33) | €3.64 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€0.99) | €0.83 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | R 32 (€1.84) | €2.80 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (€1.26) | €2.06 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (€3.28) | €5.58 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (€1.43) | €2.43 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (€1.09) | €1.08 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (€5.73) | €6 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (€1.16) | €1.60 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.62) | €1.02 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (€824) | €1,032 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (€566) | €885 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (€63) | €153 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (€554) | €734 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (€404) | €529 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (€36) | €61 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (€33) | €25 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (€289) | €421 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (€82) | €72 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (€5.55) | €5.22 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (€1.91) | €13 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (€77) | €95 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (€73) | €123 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (€19,769) | €24,726 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.88) | €1.32 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (€58) | €47 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (€11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (€3.03) | €9 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (€27) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.44) | €3.11 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (€1.74) | €2.08 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€2.60) | €1.72 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (€1.50) | €1.20 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (€0.94) | €1.34 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (€57) | €70 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (€29) | €43 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (€4.48) | €6 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.93) | €3.16 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (€2.15) | €3.12 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (€514) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (€0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (€31) | €34 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.58) | €5.89 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Würzburg you would need to make just about €2,346 (R 40,690) in Johannesburg.
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