South Africa
Cost of Living in Johannesburg
Monthly Total
$1,402
$24,535
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$453
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$32
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$453
$7,928
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$170
$2,975
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$98
$1,715
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$213
$3,728
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$124
$2,170
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$50
$875
Monthly Total
$1,402
$24,535
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