Cost of Living Comparison Between Copenhagen and Johannesburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Johannesburg is 51.7% lower than in Copenhagen (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Johannesburg is 57.4% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Rent Prices in Johannesburg are 70.4% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Johannesburg are 61.6% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Groceries Prices in Johannesburg are 53.8% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Johannesburg is 22.7% lower than in Copenhagen | |
Restaurants | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (382.69 R) |
78.39 kr (200.00 R) |
-47.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (2,040.99 R) |
274.38 kr (700.00 R) |
-65.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
99.00 kr (252.57 R) |
35.28 kr (90.00 R) |
-64.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
60.00 kr (153.07 R) |
17.64 kr (45.00 R) |
-70.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (127.56 R) |
17.64 kr (45.00 R) |
-64.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
44.53 kr (113.60 R) |
15.44 kr (39.38 R) |
-65.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
32.30 kr (82.41 R) |
7.51 kr (19.15 R) |
-76.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.62 kr (57.71 R) |
6.13 kr (15.64 R) |
-72.9 % |
Markets | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
14.80 kr (37.75 R) |
8.77 kr (22.37 R) |
-40.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
27.94 kr (71.28 R) |
7.02 kr (17.92 R) |
-74.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
9.37 kr (23.92 R) |
5.42 kr (13.82 R) |
-42.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
34.92 kr (89.08 R) |
15.94 kr (40.68 R) |
-54.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
49.46 kr (126.19 R) |
26.45 kr (67.48 R) |
-46.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
37.85 kr (96.58 R) |
15.65 kr (39.94 R) |
-58.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
52.07 kr (132.83 R) |
22.36 kr (57.06 R) |
-57.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
10.20 kr (26.01 R) |
5.73 kr (14.63 R) |
-43.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
10.07 kr (25.69 R) |
5.27 kr (13.44 R) |
-47.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
11.56 kr (29.48 R) |
5.13 kr (13.08 R) |
-55.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
17.01 kr (43.40 R) |
5.67 kr (14.48 R) |
-66.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.68 kr (19.60 R) |
4.89 kr (12.46 R) |
-36.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
6.37 kr (16.26 R) |
5.12 kr (13.06 R) |
-19.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
15.12 kr (38.59 R) |
7.95 kr (20.29 R) |
-47.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
10.87 kr (27.73 R) |
7.02 kr (17.91 R) |
-35.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 kr (178.59 R) |
39.20 kr (100.00 R) |
-44.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
11.53 kr (29.41 R) |
10.55 kr (26.91 R) |
-8.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.02 kr (40.87 R) |
13.04 kr (33.26 R) |
-18.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
65.00 kr (165.83 R) |
21.56 kr (55.00 R) |
-66.8 % |
Transportation | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (61.23 R) |
14.89 kr (38.00 R) |
-37.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
800.00 kr (2,040.99 R) |
587.95 kr (1,500.00 R) |
-26.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
40.00 kr (102.05 R) |
6.27 kr (16.00 R) |
-84.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
19.31 kr (49.27 R) |
9.46 kr (24.14 R) |
-51.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
450.00 kr (1,148.06 R) |
94.07 kr (240.00 R) |
-79.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.36 kr (36.64 R) |
8.97 kr (22.88 R) |
-37.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 kr (854,653.01 R) |
230,868.03 kr (589,000.00 R) |
-31.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
350,993.00 kr (895,467.76 R) |
192,347.56 kr (490,725.00 R) |
-45.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,138.98 kr (2,905.82 R) |
924.67 kr (2,359.07 R) |
-18.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
102.45 kr (261.37 R) |
243.19 kr (620.43 R) |
+137.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
272.28 kr (694.65 R) |
262.64 kr (670.05 R) |
-3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
385.13 kr (982.57 R) |
242.00 kr (617.39 R) |
-37.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
235.23 kr (600.13 R) |
86.23 kr (220.00 R) |
-63.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
132.50 kr (338.04 R) |
52.92 kr (135.00 R) |
-60.1 % |
Childcare | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
5,006.52 kr (12,772.85 R) |
1,438.52 kr (3,670.00 R) |
-71.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
83,005.91 kr (211,768.09 R) |
36,097.06 kr (92,092.31 R) |
-56.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
803.95 kr (2,051.08 R) |
368.07 kr (939.04 R) |
-54.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
366.33 kr (934.59 R) |
287.75 kr (734.12 R) |
-21.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
886.96 kr (2,262.84 R) |
622.69 kr (1,588.64 R) |
-29.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,226.26 kr (3,128.49 R) |
553.98 kr (1,413.33 R) |
-54.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
13,552.98 kr (34,576.91 R) |
3,122.10 kr (7,965.22 R) |
-77.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,441.31 kr (24,087.06 R) |
2,592.31 kr (6,613.60 R) |
-72.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
22,728.57 kr (57,986.07 R) |
7,135.65 kr (18,204.76 R) |
-68.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
15,280.00 kr (38,982.96 R) |
5,197.63 kr (13,260.42 R) |
-66.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
6,018.11 kr (15,353.64 R) |
600.44 kr (1,531.86 R) |
-90.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,120.37 kr (10,512.07 R) |
449.82 kr (1,147.60 R) |
-89.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
31,431.25 kr (80,188.70 R) |
10,344.49 kr (26,391.28 R) |
-67.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.77 | 11.10 | +194.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 January 2026 | 5 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 133 | 71 | |
Cities near Copenhagen: | Cost of Living in Frederiksberg | 3.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hillerod | 23.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Helsingor | 27.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nykobing Falster | 79.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Odense | 103.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Svendborg | 109.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kolding | 142.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Billund | 162.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Horsens | 162.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Esbjerg | 182.98 miles |
Cities near Johannesburg: | Cost of Living in Randburg | 9.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sandton | 13.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Boksburg | 15.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Benoni | 19.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Krugersdorp | 20.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Centurion (Verwoerdburg) | 28.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Springs | 30.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Diepsloot | 30.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westonaria | 34.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pretoria | 36.05 miles |