List of prices in Johannesburg
Current as of May 2022.
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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R 139
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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R 68
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 38
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 17
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12 eggs, large
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R 46
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R 22
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R 60
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 25
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 20
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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R 21
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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R 83
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2 liters of coca-cola
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R 22
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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R 15
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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R 14,070
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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R 11,400
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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R 1,571
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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R 7,839
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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R 6,259
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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R 685
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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R 822
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40” flat screen tv
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R 5,855
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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R 1,589
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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R 83
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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R 33
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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R 838
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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R 526
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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R 1,457
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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R 1,245
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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R 295,530
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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R 20
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Monthly ticket public transport
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R 1,005
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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R 130
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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R 47
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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R 193
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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R 439
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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R 45
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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R 29
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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R 55
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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R 28
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Tube of toothpaste
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R 21
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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R 134
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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R 361
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2 tickets to the movies
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R 202
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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R 864
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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R 604
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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R 80
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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R 30
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
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R 31
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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R 9,955
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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R 1.91
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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R 512
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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R 47
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These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 472 prices entered by 52 different people.
Latest price update: May 24, 2022
