Cost of living comparison

Philippines

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South Africa

Johannesburg vs. Batangas Cost of Living Summary

Johannesburg is 2.3 times more expensive than Batangas.

Restaurants: pay 3.9 times more in Johannesburg
Groceries: pay 4.7% more in Johannesburg
Transportation: pay 69.4% more in Johannesburg
Housing: pay 3.7 times more in Johannesburg
Childcare: pay 3.8 times more in Johannesburg
Entertainment and Sports: pay 58.0% more in Johannesburg
Clothing: pay 2.5 times more in Johannesburg

The cost of restaurants, childcare, housing, clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Johannesburg are more expensive than in Batangas. Notably, restaurants, childcare, and housing are significantly more expensive in Johannesburg.

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Johannesburg vs. Batangas Cost Breakdown

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pay 3.9 times more for restaurants

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.15 ₱135.56	$12.02 ZAR198.22	+458.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$2.65 ₱166.69	$7.21 ZAR118.93	+172.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.40 ₱25.10	$1.20 ZAR19.75	+200.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.28 ₱17.57	$0.89 ZAR14.70	+219.5%
Average			+286.2%

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pay 4.7% more for groceries

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Bread 1 loaf	$1.16 ₱72.80	$1.25 ZAR20.56	+7.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.79 ₱175.72	$4.31 ZAR71.09	+54.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.41 ₱403.86	$5.00 ZAR82.53	-21.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.68 ₱105.77	$2.67 ZAR44.10	+59.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.90 ₱119.56	$2.50 ZAR41.25	+31.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.08 ₱68.32	$0.93 ZAR15.38	-14.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 ₱40.08	$0.83 ZAR13.71	+30.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.08 ₱68.32	$0.83 ZAR13.63	-23.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.52 ₱33.02	$0.94 ZAR15.50	+79.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.05 ₱66.04	$0.76 ZAR12.57	-27.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.54 ₱97.17	$0.84 ZAR13.80	-45.7%
Average			+4.7%

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pay 69.4% more for transportation

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.98 ₱250.55	$5.77 ZAR95.18	+45.1%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$90.13 ZAR1,486.64
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$35,391.94 ZAR584K	+65.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.58 ₱162.67	$8.05 ZAR132.81	+211.8%
Average			+69.4%

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pay 3.7 times more for housing

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.35 ₱1,534.10	$35.90 ZAR592.10	+47.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	??	$498.84 ZAR8,227.92
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$71.73 ₱4,518.61	$425.42 ZAR7,016.95	+493.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$126.52 ₱7,970.13	$174.98 ZAR2,886.07	+38.3%
Average			+267.0%

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pay 3.8 times more for childcare

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$73.06 ₱4,602.29	$242.74 ZAR4,003.77	+232.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,275.20 ₱80,330.90	$5,468.16 ZAR90,191.79	+328.8%
Average			+277.5%

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pay 58.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.05 ₱66.27	$2.25 ZAR37.17	+114.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.07 ₱130.54	$2.44 ZAR40.27	+17.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.55 ₱160.66	$3.30 ZAR54.51	+29.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$19.13 ₱1,204.96	$36.60 ZAR603.73	+91.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.58 ₱351.45	$7.81 ZAR128.84	+40.0%
Average			+58.0%

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pay 2.5 times more for clothing

	Batangas	Johannesburg
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$15.94 ₱1,004.14	$57.63 ZAR950.55	+261.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.67 ₱1,428.38	$45.77 ZAR754.99	+101.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$55.79 ₱3,514.48	$108.45 ZAR1,788.73	+94.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$39.85 ₱2,510.34	$105.86 ZAR1,746.13	+165.7%
Average			+147.8%

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