Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 40.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 40.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 28.0 |
| Population | 957,000 |
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg has a composite price-level index of 40.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 28.0, making it a relatively affordable city. It is home to roughly 1.0 million people and uses the ZAR. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Johannesburg so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Johannesburg stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has a composite price-level index of 40.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 28.0.
What currency is used in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg uses the ZAR.