Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

7^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 304 Cities in the World.
15^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 367 Cities in the World.
15^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 290 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 25 Cities in Africa
3^rd Most Expensive Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 25 Cities in Africa
4^th Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 25 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Southern Africa
2^nd Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	155.00 R	Low	271^st/418	3^rd/24	3^rd/6
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Low	264^th/412	7^th/25	2^nd/6
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	300^th/358	10^th/19	1^st/6
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 R	Low	298^th/396	9^th/21	4^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 R	Very Low	348^th/377	9^th/17	3^rd/6
Cappuccino (regular)	35.59 R	Low	335^th/421	10^th/25	2^nd/6
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	19.24 R	Low	300^th/424	3^rd/25	2^nd/6
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.56 R	Low	281^st/419	4^th/25	3^rd/6
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	76.75 R	Low	288^th/426	9^th/25	3^rd/6
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	16.45 R	Low	321^st/422	8^th/25	3^rd/6
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.93 R	Low	272^th/419	9^th/25	1^st/6
Eggs (regular) (12)	40.43 R	Low	297^th/416	7^th/25	4^th/6
Local Cheese (1 lb)	64.12 R	Very Low	338^th/414	14^th/25	2^nd/6
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	38.39 R	Low	333^th/421	19^th/25	4^th/6
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	51.11 R	Very Low	375^th/404	19^th/25	4^th/6
Apples (1 lb)	13.01 R	Low	327^th/422	13^th/25	2^nd/6
Banana (1 lb)	12.59 R	Low	262^th/423	9^th/25	3^rd/6
Oranges (1 lb)	11.26 R	Very Low	330^th/394	13^th/25	4^th/6
Tomato (1 lb)	13.21 R	Low	299^th/402	5^th/25	1^st/6
Potato (1 lb)	10.39 R	Moderate	232^th/408	6^th/25	3^rd/6
Onion (1 lb)	12.22 R	Moderate	203^th/404	6^th/25	2^nd/6
Lettuce (1 head)	19.06 R	Low	254^th/396	4^th/24	3^rd/6
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.11 R	Moderate	191^st/416	6^th/25	5^th/6
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	359^th/398	14^th/20	1^st/6
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	21.01 R	Low	268^th/386	13^th/20	5^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	24.99 R	Very Low	353^th/367	16^th/18	6^th/6
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	275^th/348	7^th/21	1^st/6
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	34.50 R	High	145^th/369	1^st/18	1^st/2
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,386.88 R	High	59^th/243	1^st/9	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.50 R	Low	201^st/258	8^th/17	1^st/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	32.19 R	Moderate	90^th/201	4^th/11	1^st/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	70.00 R	Very Low	125^th/150	4^th/5	1^st/1
Gasoline (1 gallon)	88.31 R	Moderate	242^th/425	13^th/25	5^th/6
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	360,000.00 R	Very Low	149^th/170	5^th/9	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	422,077.27 R	Low	232^th/296	10^th/17	3^rd/6
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,992.37 R	Low	266^th/411	3^rd/22	2^nd/6
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	673.33 R	High	91^st/411	1^st/25	1^st/6
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	831.80 R	High	139^th/425	6^th/25	2^nd/6
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	599.70 R	Low	277^th/393	10^th/24	3^rd/6
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	205.00 R	Very Low	188^th/227	7^th/11	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	125.00 R	Low	269^th/374	7^th/19	3^rd/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,319.05 R	Low	214^th/287	2^nd/20	1^st/6
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	99,576.92 R	Low	145^th/187	5^th/16	1^st/5
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	839.90 R	Very Low	331^st/401	7^th/23	4^th/6
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	630.82 R	Low	254^th/361	10^th/21	1^st/6
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,494.64 R	Low	294^th/409	11^st/22	3^rd/6
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,524.07 R	Low	280^th/377	6^th/19	3^rd/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,378.57 R	Very Low	323^th/401	11^st/23	2^nd/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,524.00 R	Low	284^th/403	4^th/24	2^nd/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	14,055.56 R	Low	316^th/396	13^th/24	3^rd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	11,785.68 R	Low	294^th/396	9^th/24	4^th/6
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,548.44 R	Very Low	298^th/304	10^th/12	2^nd/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,240.72 R	Very Low	276^th/290	9^th/15	3^rd/5
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	27,872.74 R	Moderate	226^th/420	2^nd/24	2^nd/6
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.00	Very High	64^th/382	11^st/14	5^th/5

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