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| Expense | Phalaborwa | Johannesburg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.59 | $6.63 | Phalaborwa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.36 | $26.52 | Phalaborwa |
| Cappuccino | $1.38 | $1.99 | Phalaborwa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $104 | $150 | Phalaborwa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.83 | $24.31 | Phalaborwa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $44.37 | $64.09 | Phalaborwa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.85 | $18.56 | Phalaborwa |
| Fitness club membership | $12.85 | $18.56 | Phalaborwa |
| Cinema ticket | $3.37 | $4.86 | Phalaborwa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $202 | $319 | Phalaborwa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $140 | $222 | Phalaborwa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $421 | $666 | Phalaborwa |
| Total single-person budget | $446 | $664 | Phalaborwa |
| Average net salary | $990 | $1,430 |
Phalaborwa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Phalaborwa runs about $446 versus $664 in Johannesburg — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Johannesburg leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Phalaborwa · Full cost of living in Johannesburg