Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
#210
-26.205, 28.049722
Nomad Score:
61%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,200.00
$75.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$100.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Per day for basic food expenses |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Per day for public transport and taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$300.00
$40.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$30.00
|
Per day for attractions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time costs for visa applications |
| Total |
$1,010.00
$2,760.00
$200.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$200.00
Prices can vary based on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Price varies by venue; bars in popular areas may charge more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical price at local eateries or casual dining.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Prices may vary slightly between different fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Price can fluctuate based on season and availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white or brown bread; artisanal options may be higher.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Price for regular full cream milk; alternatives may vary.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Price for standard white rice; specialty varieties may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.00
Prices can vary based on sourcing and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.00
Price varies significantly based on cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Prices can vary widely based on brand and region.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare; additional costs apply per kilometer.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Standard rate; may vary slightly by service.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers public transport; prices may vary by service provider.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices can fluctuate based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plans; prices increase with more data and features.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Prices vary by provider and package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Prices vary by gym and location; premium gyms may charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Prices may vary by facility and time of day.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Standard pricing; premium formats may cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary by brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Prices can vary widely based on brand and style.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices vary by brand and quality.
per pair