Cost of Living in Johannesburg

It continually baffles me when people, especially, white South Africans (With emphasis on Afrikaner South Africans) spew so much hate towards South Africa online. If you don't like it here, why don't you move elsewhere?

Also just remember when electricity is off due to rolling blackouts it's the same price plus tarrifs do the math you cannot afford to live here.Currently 43% unemployment rate and climbing daily.It doesn't matter if you're white black or a zebra highly skilled finding a job that pays well will be a lost cause

I'm not random but instead native SA Keep in mind I've worked in Chicago, Detroit, and La.Those cities are very safe compared to any big cities in SA.Even small cities are very dangerous.Myself and all of my family live 1 hour outside of Jburg.Crime rates should be above 100 in J burg it's that dangerous.

What hasn't been taken into account here is insurance which is a must in SA, you should be prepared to get:
1. Medical Aid
2. Household & car insurance
3. Private security

How hard is it to get a job in Johannesburg as an expat? And what kind of jobs are available
I assume you need a work visa, how do you get it? Can it be done while there?
Thanks

SANDTON IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE AREA IN JOHANNESBURG - Below is my assessment as someone currently living a decent lifestyle (i.e. nice home, eat out at nice restaurant etc) in Sandton

HOUSING
1. Rent in Sandton will cost R15,000 monthly for 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom fully furnished (washing machine, dish washer, microwave, refridgerator, bedroom and living area furniture). Check private property or property24 websites for pictures and prices.
2. Prepaid electricity is about R700 monthly max during winter when your heater is on most times.
3. Most complexes/estates have gym facility and swimming pool so you may not need to subscribe separately
4. The most expensive cable tv subscription is R899 monthly (DSTV PREMIUM). IF you don't want cable tv,
stick to Netflix - some apartments are already furnished with Smart TV.
5. Mobile subscription and data is about R700 monthly. As at January 2019, 10Gb on Vodacom is R605, 5Gb is
R405.
Your apartment may already supply internet, if not, that's another R1000

TRANSPORTATION
1. If you live in Sandton, Athol, Morningside, Bryanston, Woodmead etc, you will need to get a car. You can
get a car through Bank Finance depending on where you work and if your salary is paid to the Bank.
2. Repayment on your car will be about R7,000 monthly for an SUV if you choose to pay back in 3years. The
monthly repayment reduces as the repayment period elongates, hence you will pay less if you choose to
pay back in 5 years.
3. Insurance premium on your car can be as high as R1500 monthly or lower depending on where you live
4. Your car tracker is about R99 - R200 monthly depending on the package you pick. You need the tracker to
insure the car.

MEDICAL
1. Gym subscription with Virgin Active gym through discovery is about R300
2. Medical monthly charge varies based on the option you select. you can check the discovery website for
different types of packages and coverage.

FOOD
1. There are various restaurants - Mc Donalds, Tashas, Krispy Kreme, KFC, Chinese restaurants and take out
places. You can also choose to go into Checkers, Pick n pay, woolworth, Shoprite etc to buy ingredients
to make your own meals.
2. There are various Indian, Chinese, African markets where spices and local delicacies are sold. Most of
them are around Randburg (ask for Carriera Market) or Foodlover's market

OTHERS
There are many malls and shopping centres across the city. You'll find food, clothes, drycleaners, salon, book stores etc in most of them

Clothes/Shoes - Pick n Pay, Woolworth, Aldo, Edgars, Zara, H&M, Nike, Addidas, Trenery, Tory Burch, Gucci, Karen Miller, etc Check Sandton Mall or Mall of Africa

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