Cost of living in Johannesburg is 122% higher than in Mufulira (without rent).
Rent in Johannesburg is 41% cheaper than in Mufulira.
Cost of living including rent in Johannesburg is very similar to Mufulira.
Food in Johannesburg is 60% more expensive than in Mufulira.
Transport in Johannesburg is 703% more expensive than in Mufulira.
| Johannesburg | Mufulira | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Johannesburg | Mufulira | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.91 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.5 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.08 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.14 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.19 $ | 1.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.89 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 81.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.6 $ | 5.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.05 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.2 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.3 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 788 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 657 $ | 449 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 405 $ | 525 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 781 $ | 235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,096 $ | 1,954 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 753 $ | 10,488 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,695 $ | 111 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.54 % | 21.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.67 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 4.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.2 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.5 $ | 43.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 241 $ | 178 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,865 $ | 5,911 $ |