Prices in Johannesburg

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Johannesburg? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Johannesburg.

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What are the supermarket prices in Johannesburg? Are the costs of living in Johannesburg higher than those in United States? Costs in Johannesburg: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Johannesburg: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 9 hours ago)

Currency in South Africa South African rand (ZAR). For 10 US dollars you can get 177 South African rand. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.77 thousand South African rand. And the other way around: For 100 South African rand you can get 5.66 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in South Africa than in United States. Food is 59% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 54%. In the case of the cost of living in Johannesburg, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 48%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 38%.

Are hotels expensive in Johannesburg? How much will we pay for a room in Johannesburg?

The average price of accommodation in South Africa is $90 (ZAR 1.59K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is South Africa in $34 (ZAR 594). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $48 (ZAR 846) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $67 (ZAR 1.19K) in South Africa If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $439 (ZAR 7.75K)


Is it expensive in stores in Johannesburg? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Johannesburg? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Johannesburg, such as: tomatoes, cheese, apples, wine, or lettuce (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Johannesburg? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Johannesburg? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Johannesburg?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 8.5 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 40 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Johannesburg, including tomatoes, cheese, apples, wine, or lettuce


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Johannesburg in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Johannesburg

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Johannesburg

Johannesburg - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $125 ($68 - $215)

fees

$125 ($68 - $215)
39% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $46 ($34 - $57)

internet

$46 ($34 - $57)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $48 ($34 - $68)

jeans

$48 ($34 - $68)
8.9% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $1.59K

average earnings

$1.59K
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $414 ($283 - $594)

renting a small apartment in the center

$414 ($283 - $594)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $654 ($481 - $905)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$654 ($481 - $905)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1 ($0.68 - $1.6)

bread

$1 ($0.68 - $1.6)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $7.9 ($4.5 - $11.3)

cheese

$7.9 ($4.5 - $11.3)
38% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1.7 ($1.1 - $3.1)

rice

$1.7 ($1.1 - $3.1)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.6 ($0.96 - $2.5)

tomatoes

$1.6 ($0.96 - $2.5)
67% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.6 ($0.91 - $2.3)

bananas

$1.6 ($0.91 - $2.3)
7.4% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $5.5 ($3.4 - $8.5)

wine

$5.5 ($3.4 - $8.5)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $8.5 ($5.1 - $17)

cheap restaurant

$8.5 ($5.1 - $17)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.3 ($1.2 - $4.2)

local beer

$2.3 ($1.2 - $4.2)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2 ($1.4 - $2.3)

coffee

$2 ($1.4 - $2.3)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.8 ($0.57 - $2.1)

bottle of water

$0.8 ($0.57 - $2.1)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.5 ($4.4 - $5.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.5 ($4.4 - $5.7)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.1 ($0.85 - $2.3)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.1 ($0.85 - $2.3)
by half less than in United States

Food Prices Johannesburg

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.1 (ZAR 19.8)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1 (ZAR 17.9)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.1 (ZAR 37)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $7.9 (ZAR 140)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.9 (ZAR 15.8)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $5.5 (ZAR 98)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.1 (ZAR 20)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.5 (ZAR 27)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $3.1 (ZAR 55)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.7 (ZAR 83)
  11. Apples (1kg) $1.6 (ZAR 28)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.4 (ZAR 24)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (ZAR 23)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.1 (ZAR 19)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.7 (ZAR 30)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.6 (ZAR 28)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.6 (ZAR 27)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.5 (ZAR 27)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $6.2 (ZAR 110)

Prices In Restaurants Johannesburg

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.5 (ZAR 150)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $40 (ZAR 700)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.5 (ZAR 80)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.3 (ZAR 40)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2 (ZAR 35)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (ZAR 19.3)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.8 (ZAR 14.2)
  8. Cappuccino $2 (ZAR 35)

Cost Of Living Johannesburg

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.9 (ZAR 34)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $78 (ZAR 1.39K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.3 (ZAR 23)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $19.8K (ZAR 350K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $414 (ZAR 7.32K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $350 (ZAR 6.18K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $756 (ZAR 13.4K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $654 (ZAR 11.6K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $125 (ZAR 2.21K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $46 (ZAR 817)
  11. numb_34 $38 (ZAR 675)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $48 (ZAR 845)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $35 (ZAR 620)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $86 (ZAR 1.52K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $88 (ZAR 1.55K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $23.9K (ZAR 422K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $248 (ZAR 4.38K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $907 (ZAR 16K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $5.26K (ZAR 93K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $738 (ZAR 13K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1.59K (ZAR 28K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 11%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.2 (ZAR 21)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.1 (ZAR 20)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $4 (ZAR 70)

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Entertainment Costs Johannesburg

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $35 (ZAR 611)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $12.3 (ZAR 217)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $6.9 (ZAR 123)

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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

bottle of water

$0.8 ($0.57 - $2.1)
61% is less expensive than in United States

average earnings

$1.59K
65% is less expensive than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$414 ($283 - $594)
77% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$1.6 ($0.96 - $2.5)
67% is less expensive than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$654 ($481 - $905)
73% is less expensive than in United States

jeans

$48 ($34 - $68)
8.9% is less expensive than in United States