Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Population 4,803,262 · National capital
▲ +25% vs South Africa average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | R121 ($6.63) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | R483 ($26.52) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | R36.20 ($1.99) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | R2,735 ($150) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | R442 ($24.31) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | R1,166 ($64.09) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | R338 ($18.56) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | R338 ($18.56) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | R88.49 ($4.86) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | R5,811 ($319) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | R4,042 ($222) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | R12,127 ($666) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Johannesburg is R26,026 ($1,430) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R12,087 ($664) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R15,713 ($863) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R4,042 ($222)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.
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R9,691 ($532) / moJohannesburg is the capital and one of the key cities in South Africa. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R12,087 ($664), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R4,042 ($222) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to R28,328 ($1,556) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R21,711 ($1,193) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Johannesburg is R26,026 ($1,430). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R15,713 ($863) per month.