Casablanca vs Johannesburg Cost of Living
Casablanca (Morocco) · Overall index 28.0 — Johannesburg (South Africa) · Overall index 29.9
Summary
- Overall, Johannesburg is 7% more expensive than Casablanca.
- Groceries in Johannesburg is 10% more expensive than in Casablanca.
- Dining out in Johannesburg is 7% more expensive than in Casablanca.
| Item | Casablanca | Johannesburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +4% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $519 | $575 | +11% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $322 | $334 | +4% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $1,156 | +9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $726 | $689 | -5% |
| Groceries | +10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.49 | $0.59 | +20% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.56 | $1.7 | +9% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.87 | $2.08 | +11% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.73 | $2.05 | +18% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.92 | $5.54 | +13% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.23 | $5.16 | -1% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.72 | $8.21 | +22% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.34 | $2.41 | +3% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.83 | $0.92 | +11% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.67 | $1.97 | +18% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.45 | $2.22 | -9% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.21 | +14% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.11 | $1.31 | +18% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.02 | $1.01 | -1% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.07 | $1.04 | -3% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.54 | $6.75 | +22% |
| Transport | +6% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.9 | $0.81 | -10% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $39.9 | $41.5 | +4% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.35 | $1.34 | -1% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.66 | $0.62 | -6% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | $0.35 | +30% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,182 | $10,194 | +25% |
| Dining out | +7% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.27 | $8.84 | +22% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $41.8 | $39.7 | -5% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.08 | $4.59 | +12% |
| Cappuccino | $1.82 | $2.06 | +13% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.98 | $0.83 | -15% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.18 | $2.38 | +9% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.65 | $2.81 | +6% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.65 | $0.78 | +20% |
| Telecom | +5% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $30.9 | $28.5 | -8% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.4 | $29.2 | +3% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.17 | +6% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.76 | $8.09 | +20% |
| Utilities & household | +7% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $68.7 | $69.4 | +1% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.1 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.71 | $1.99 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.61 | $0.6 | -2% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.93 | $9.8 | +24% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.3 | $35.4 | +17% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.57 | $5.71 | +3% |
| Men's haircut | $12.1 | $12 | -1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11 | $9.85 | -10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $795 | $812 | +2% |
3,031 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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