Johannesburg, South Africa

In 2024, a single person living in Johannesburg needs approximately ZAR 22,870/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around ZAR 44,070/month. Johannesburg is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Johannesburg costs approximately ZAR 13,500/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around ZAR 25,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Johannesburg are approximately ZAR 5,000 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Johannesburg costs ZAR 950 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Johannesburg average ZAR 2,300 in 2024, 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 13,500/month and total single-person expenses around ZAR 22,870/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Johannesburg costs approximately ZAR 140 in 2024. Budget around ZAR 1,120/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 2024, a single person needs approximately ZAR 22,870/month. This covers rent (ZAR 13,500), groceries (ZAR 5,000), transport (ZAR 950), utilities (ZAR 2,300) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around ZAR 44,070/month.