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About Johannesburg

Johannesburg is a vibrant, business-driven city with solid coworking spaces, fast-growing startup energy, and plenty of cafes and short-term rentals for remote workers. 🌍☕ It offers great connectivity, big-city amenities, and easy access to nature and nearby getaways. Watch for traffic and occasional power cuts, but overall it’s a dynamic base for digital nomads. 💻✨

Through the year

Best in October (68) · now 68
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 116 mm Feb: 137 mm Mar: 50 mm Apr: 66 mm May: 18 mm Jun: 12 mm Jul: 2 mm Aug: 8 mm Sep: 15 mm Oct: 43 mm Nov: 87 mm Dec: 137 mm Jan: 25°C / 15°C Feb: 25°C / 15°C Mar: 24°C / 13°C Apr: 21°C / 10°C May: 20°C / 8°C Jun: 17°C / 5°C Jul: 17°C / 4°C Aug: 21°C / 7°C Sep: 25°C / 11°C Oct: 26°C / 12°C Nov: 25°C / 13°C Dec: 25°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2
Safety 3.7
Internet Speed 7.4
Weather 7.8
Accommodation Cost 6.4
Nomad Friendly 5.0
Female Friendly 4.7
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Johannesburg
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500.46 per month
Coworking Space $188.41 per month
Coffee $2.47 per cup
Beer $2.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.71 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $55.93 per month
Mobile Plan $26.49 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.05 per month

Other cities in South Africa

Other cities in South Africa
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cape Town $2,991 6.7 Compare
2 Stellenbosch $2,773 6.5 Compare
3 Pretoria $2,096 6.3 Compare
4 Umhlanga $3,017 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Pretoria ZA South Africa $2,096 6.3 Compare
2 Dullstroom ZA South Africa $1,575 5.2 Compare
3 Gaborone BW Botswana $2,225 5.6 Compare
4 Clarens ZA South Africa $1,442 5.7 Compare

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