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Budget Lab — Johannesburg, South Africa

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$480
Groceries$299
Activities$229
Utilities$104
Dining$97
Transport$28
Buffer$126
Total$1,363

How Johannesburg compares

NairobiMost expensive in Africa
$1,546
Johannesburgtop 91% in Africa · Most expensive in country
$1,363
DurbanCountry median
$1,264
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across South Africa

Johannesburg: 650. Typical range in South Africa: 550–650. Low anchor: Durban, 550. High anchor: Cape Town, 700.

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