Price Rankings for Johannesburg, South Africa

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World Ranking

9^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 282 Cities in the World.
12^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 311 Cities in the World.
14^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 275 Cities in the World.

65^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 342 Cities in the World.
111^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 343 Cities in the World.
116^th Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 317 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 22 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 22 Cities in Africa
3^rd Most Expensive Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 22 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 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 International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) 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	200.00 R	Moderate	165^th/343	2^nd/22	2^nd/6
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 R	Low	206^th/339	5^th/22	1^st/6
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	87.00 R	Very Low	277^th/317	14^th/19	3^rd/6
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	38.00 R	Low	244^th/323	10^th/21	5^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	35.00 R	Very Low	300^th/311	15^th/18	6^th/6
Cappuccino (regular)	34.50 R	Very Low	284^th/342	13^th/22	3^rd/6
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.79 R	Low	237^th/343	3^rd/22	2^nd/6
Water (12 oz small bottle)	12.94 R	Low	219^th/343	5^th/22	4^th/6
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	75.05 R	Low	241^st/343	9^th/22	3^rd/6
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	16.59 R	Low	256^th/342	9^th/22	3^rd/6
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.65 R	Low	217^th/342	11^st/22	2^nd/6
Eggs (regular) (12)	42.53 R	Low	223^th/343	4^th/22	3^rd/6
Local Cheese (1 lb)	63.22 R	Very Low	286^th/343	12^th/22	2^nd/6
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	37.19 R	Low	268^th/343	19^th/22	4^th/6
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	50.84 R	Very Low	316^th/341	15^th/22	4^th/6
Apples (1 lb)	13.23 R	Low	265^th/343	15^th/22	2^nd/6
Banana (1 lb)	12.43 R	Low	213^th/343	7^th/22	2^nd/6
Oranges (1 lb)	11.74 R	Very Low	277^th/342	12^th/22	3^rd/6
Tomato (1 lb)	13.27 R	Low	247^th/339	4^th/22	1^st/6
Potato (1 lb)	10.55 R	Moderate	179^th/341	6^th/22	3^rd/6
Onion (1 lb)	12.07 R	Moderate	166^th/339	8^th/22	2^nd/6
Lettuce (1 head)	19.03 R	Low	220^th/338	5^th/22	4^th/6
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.00 R	Moderate	150^th/343	7^th/22	6^th/6
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	295^th/326	15^th/20	2^nd/6
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	22.10 R	Low	211^st/327	11^st/21	6^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	26.16 R	Very Low	303^th/321	17^th/21	6^th/6
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	55.00 R	Low	230^th/299	6^th/19	2^nd/6
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	34.50 R	High	116^th/317	1^st/18	1^st/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,500.00 R	Very High	39^th/214	1^st/6	1^st/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.50 R	Low	175^th/230	7^th/15	1^st/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	32.19 R	Moderate	81^st/183	5^th/11	1^st/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	70.00 R	Very Low	103^th/125	3^rd/4	1^st/1
Gasoline (1 gallon)	88.38 R	Moderate	184^th/343	12^th/22	5^th/6
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	370,000.00 R	Very Low	135^th/156	4^th/8	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	428,552.17 R	Low	200^th/268	11^st/18	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	2,028.37 R	Moderate	201^st/338	3^rd/21	2^nd/6
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	698.46 R	Very High	65^th/342	2^nd/22	1^st/6
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	826.35 R	High	111^st/343	7^th/22	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	238^th/335	13^th/22	5^th/6
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	208.57 R	Very Low	176^th/219	7^th/14	1^st/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	125.00 R	Low	209^th/317	6^th/20	3^rd/6
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,295.24 R	Low	200^th/276	2^nd/20	1^st/6
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	99,640.00 R	Low	144^th/195	4^th/18	1^st/6
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	870.17 R	Low	267^th/336	7^th/21	4^th/6
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	651.27 R	Low	232^th/320	11^st/20	2^nd/6
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,563.79 R	Low	220^th/340	10^th/21	4^th/6
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,524.93 R	Low	248^th/332	8^th/21	3^rd/6
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	7,296.55 R	Very Low	273^th/340	13^th/22	4^th/6
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,524.00 R	Low	231^st/338	5^th/22	3^rd/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	13,717.39 R	Very Low	268^th/333	14^th/22	3^rd/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	11,775.83 R	Low	234^th/332	10^th/22	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	1,652.79 R	Very Low	274^th/282	8^th/11	2^nd/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,261.17 R	Very Low	262^th/275	9^th/13	3^rd/5
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	29,614.43 R	Moderate	167^th/341	1^st/22	1^st/6
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.38	Very High	56^th/324	13^th/17	5^th/6

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