Johannesburg, South Africa

In 2023, a single person living in Johannesburg needs approximately ZAR 21,498/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around ZAR 41,426/month. Johannesburg is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Johannesburg costs approximately ZAR 12,690/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around ZAR 23,500/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Johannesburg are approximately ZAR 4,700 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Johannesburg costs ZAR 893 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Johannesburg average ZAR 2,162 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Johannesburg is located in South Africa (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of ZAR 12,690/month and total single-person expenses around ZAR 21,498/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Johannesburg costs approximately ZAR 132 in 2023. Budget around ZAR 1,053/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Johannesburg from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 24.7% over this period (from ZAR 11,880 in 2022 to ZAR 14,812 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Johannesburg in 2023, a single person needs approximately ZAR 21,498/month. This covers rent (ZAR 12,690), groceries (ZAR 4,700), transport (ZAR 893), utilities (ZAR 2,162) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around ZAR 41,426/month.