Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Johannesburg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Johannesburg is 55.1% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Johannesburg is 66.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Johannesburg are 81.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Johannesburg are 30.6% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Johannesburg are 56.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Johannesburg is 0.9% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
13.00 S$ (171.57 R) |
15.15 S$ (200.00 R) |
+16.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
90.00 S$ (1,187.78 R) |
60.62 S$ (800.00 R) |
-32.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 S$ (131.98 R) |
6.59 S$ (87.00 R) |
-34.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 S$ (131.98 R) |
3.41 S$ (45.00 R) |
-65.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 S$ (158.37 R) |
3.60 S$ (47.50 R) |
-70.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
6.10 S$ (80.57 R) |
2.95 S$ (38.91 R) |
-51.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.01 S$ (26.52 R) |
1.43 S$ (18.91 R) |
-28.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.49 S$ (19.71 R) |
1.17 S$ (15.47 R) |
-21.5 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.76 S$ (49.68 R) |
1.65 S$ (21.78 R) |
-56.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.69 S$ (35.47 R) |
1.34 S$ (17.72 R) |
-50.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.56 S$ (20.56 R) |
1.05 S$ (13.82 R) |
-32.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.13 S$ (54.50 R) |
3.17 S$ (41.87 R) |
-23.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.54 S$ (139.16 R) |
5.20 S$ (68.62 R) |
-50.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.39 S$ (84.36 R) |
3.00 S$ (39.57 R) |
-53.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
12.45 S$ (164.37 R) |
4.32 S$ (57.07 R) |
-65.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (33.57 R) |
1.07 S$ (14.06 R) |
-58.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.81 S$ (23.83 R) |
0.96 S$ (12.66 R) |
-46.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.95 S$ (39.00 R) |
0.96 S$ (12.70 R) |
-67.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.47 S$ (19.36 R) |
1.06 S$ (14.04 R) |
-27.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.47 S$ (19.39 R) |
0.89 S$ (11.77 R) |
-39.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.33 S$ (17.50 R) |
0.97 S$ (12.82 R) |
-26.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.52 S$ (33.31 R) |
1.52 S$ (20.09 R) |
-39.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.79 S$ (23.56 R) |
1.30 S$ (17.21 R) |
-27.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (395.93 R) |
7.58 S$ (100.00 R) |
-74.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.58 S$ (73.62 R) |
2.02 S$ (26.66 R) |
-63.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.72 S$ (88.74 R) |
2.48 S$ (32.70 R) |
-63.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
16.50 S$ (217.76 R) |
4.21 S$ (55.50 R) |
-74.5 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (26.40 R) |
2.88 S$ (38.00 R) |
+44.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 S$ (1,583.70 R) |
113.66 S$ (1,500.00 R) |
-5.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.60 S$ (60.71 R) |
1.52 S$ (20.00 R) |
-67.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (21.24 R) |
2.68 S$ (35.41 R) |
+66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.00 S$ (277.15 R) |
5.46 S$ (72.00 R) |
-74.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.79 S$ (36.86 R) |
1.69 S$ (22.28 R) |
-39.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
181,450.00 S$ (2,394,687.08 R) |
30,308.76 S$ (400,000.00 R) |
-83.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
170,535.27 S$ (2,250,639.93 R) |
33,224.21 S$ (438,476.67 R) |
-80.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
196.71 S$ (2,596.13 R) |
171.59 S$ (2,264.56 R) |
-12.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
19.67 S$ (259.63 R) |
45.70 S$ (603.18 R) |
+132.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
41.87 S$ (552.59 R) |
53.19 S$ (701.95 R) |
+27.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
151.46 S$ (1,998.86 R) |
46.32 S$ (611.36 R) |
-69.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
15.16 S$ (200.02 R) |
19.00 S$ (250.77 R) |
+25.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 S$ (197.96 R) |
9.85 S$ (130.00 R) |
-34.3 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,538.67 S$ (20,306.56 R) |
298.92 S$ (3,945.00 R) |
-80.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
38,049.45 S$ (502,157.82 R) |
7,232.43 S$ (95,450.00 R) |
-81.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
107.29 S$ (1,415.90 R) |
71.15 S$ (939.04 R) |
-33.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
54.72 S$ (722.22 R) |
52.11 S$ (687.78 R) |
-4.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
134.70 S$ (1,777.66 R) |
120.37 S$ (1,588.64 R) |
-10.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
156.82 S$ (2,069.61 R) |
105.69 S$ (1,394.78 R) |
-32.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,878.12 S$ (51,181.57 R) |
593.99 S$ (7,839.13 R) |
-84.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,841.38 S$ (37,499.11 R) |
507.67 S$ (6,700.00 R) |
-82.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,781.67 S$ (102,698.58 R) |
1,376.52 S$ (18,166.67 R) |
-82.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,812.67 S$ (63,515.19 R) |
1,018.62 S$ (13,443.18 R) |
-78.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,719.22 S$ (35,886.87 R) |
135.16 S$ (1,783.72 R) |
-95.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,924.02 S$ (25,392.21 R) |
90.57 S$ (1,195.34 R) |
-95.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Johannesburg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,959.77 S$ (78,654.11 R) |
2,046.49 S$ (27,008.52 R) |
-65.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.91 | 11.35 | +289.3 % |
| Last update: | 14 November 2025 | 10 November 2025 | |
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