Cost of Living Comparison Between Copenhagen and Johannesburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Johannesburg is 51.4% lower than in Copenhagen (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Johannesburg is 57.4% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Rent Prices in Johannesburg are 71.4% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Johannesburg are 60.0% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Groceries Prices in Johannesburg are 52.5% lower than in Copenhagen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Johannesburg is 8.4% lower than in Copenhagen | |
Restaurants | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (377.18 R) |
79.54 kr (200.00 R) |
-47.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
800.00 kr (2,011.64 R) |
318.15 kr (800.00 R) |
-60.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
100.00 kr (251.45 R) |
34.60 kr (87.00 R) |
-65.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 kr (150.87 R) |
15.91 kr (40.00 R) |
-73.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
60.00 kr (150.87 R) |
15.91 kr (40.00 R) |
-73.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
43.12 kr (108.43 R) |
14.48 kr (36.42 R) |
-66.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
25.74 kr (64.71 R) |
7.28 kr (18.31 R) |
-71.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
20.96 kr (52.71 R) |
5.44 kr (13.67 R) |
-74.1 % |
Markets | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
52.59 kr (132.24 R) |
29.85 kr (75.06 R) |
-43.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
24.01 kr (60.37 R) |
6.81 kr (17.13 R) |
-71.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
8.77 kr (22.06 R) |
5.35 kr (13.45 R) |
-39.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
34.18 kr (85.94 R) |
17.02 kr (42.80 R) |
-50.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
40.42 kr (101.63 R) |
26.50 kr (66.63 R) |
-34.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
35.59 kr (89.50 R) |
14.71 kr (36.98 R) |
-58.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
48.13 kr (121.03 R) |
19.99 kr (50.26 R) |
-58.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.65 kr (24.27 R) |
5.24 kr (13.18 R) |
-45.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
9.96 kr (25.04 R) |
5.09 kr (12.80 R) |
-48.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.52 kr (26.46 R) |
4.70 kr (11.81 R) |
-55.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
14.91 kr (37.50 R) |
5.24 kr (13.18 R) |
-64.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
7.35 kr (18.47 R) |
4.71 kr (11.84 R) |
-35.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
6.21 kr (15.62 R) |
4.80 kr (12.08 R) |
-22.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
13.70 kr (34.44 R) |
7.47 kr (18.79 R) |
-45.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
10.46 kr (26.30 R) |
6.35 kr (15.97 R) |
-39.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 kr (176.02 R) |
39.77 kr (100.00 R) |
-43.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.48 kr (31.38 R) |
9.49 kr (23.88 R) |
-23.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.85 kr (42.38 R) |
10.17 kr (25.57 R) |
-39.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
64.45 kr (162.07 R) |
21.87 kr (55.00 R) |
-66.1 % |
Transportation | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (60.35 R) |
12.73 kr (32.00 R) |
-47.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
700.00 kr (1,760.18 R) |
596.53 kr (1,500.00 R) |
-14.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 kr (125.73 R) |
7.95 kr (20.00 R) |
-84.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
24.14 kr (60.70 R) |
12.80 kr (32.19 R) |
-47.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
600.00 kr (1,508.73 R) |
27.84 kr (70.00 R) |
-95.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
54.20 kr (136.28 R) |
34.84 kr (87.61 R) |
-35.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
350,000.00 kr (880,090.59 R) |
147,143.94 kr (370,000.00 R) |
-58.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
342,131.09 kr (860,303.87 R) |
174,109.79 kr (437,806.82 R) |
-49.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,288.48 kr (3,239.94 R) |
776.01 kr (1,951.31 R) |
-39.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
112.44 kr (282.73 R) |
262.83 kr (660.91 R) |
+133.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
264.30 kr (664.59 R) |
300.78 kr (756.31 R) |
+13.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
321.66 kr (808.83 R) |
251.78 kr (633.11 R) |
-21.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
228.38 kr (574.26 R) |
102.74 kr (258.33 R) |
-55.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
130.00 kr (326.89 R) |
49.71 kr (125.00 R) |
-61.8 % |
Childcare | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,845.14 kr (9,668.77 R) |
1,618.73 kr (4,070.37 R) |
-57.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
93,250.00 kr (234,481.28 R) |
39,190.18 kr (98,545.45 R) |
-58.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
787.24 kr (1,979.56 R) |
354.19 kr (890.62 R) |
-55.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
341.23 kr (858.05 R) |
254.34 kr (639.54 R) |
-25.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
827.74 kr (2,081.40 R) |
618.71 kr (1,555.77 R) |
-25.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,212.39 kr (3,048.60 R) |
572.06 kr (1,438.46 R) |
-52.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
12,130.70 kr (30,503.19 R) |
2,968.33 kr (7,464.00 R) |
-75.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,348.52 kr (23,507.28 R) |
2,560.28 kr (6,437.93 R) |
-72.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
21,138.89 kr (53,154.68 R) |
6,202.38 kr (15,596.15 R) |
-70.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
15,207.40 kr (38,239.68 R) |
4,812.00 kr (12,100.00 R) |
-68.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,239.92 kr (13,176.02 R) |
737.37 kr (1,854.15 R) |
-85.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,623.40 kr (9,111.20 R) |
494.63 kr (1,243.77 R) |
-86.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Copenhagen Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
28,660.48 kr (72,068.06 R) |
11,176.73 kr (28,104.39 R) |
-61.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.22 | 11.53 | +173.1 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 289 | 233 |
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 Westonaria | 34.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pretoria | 36.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vanderbijlpark | 44.06 miles |