Cost of Living in Johannesburg
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Johannesburg, South Africa.
Overall, the cost of living in Johannesburg is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 29 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)24
Groceries index40
Dining out index32
Transport index20
Utilities index28
Median annual salary$12,000
Minimum wage$1.40/hr
Est. monthly childcare$350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$90
YoY inflation5.3%
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