Johannesburg has a cost of living index value of 77.4. Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.
What this means
Lower values are generally better for this metric. STATLAS shows source names, update dates, and related places so the number is easy to verify and compare.
FAQs
What is Johannesburg's cost of living index?
Johannesburg, South Africa has a cost of living index value of 77.4 in 2026. STATLAS shows this value with source attribution and update history so it can be compared against related places.
Is Johannesburg strong for cost of living index?
Johannesburg's current cost of living index value is 77.4, which reads as weaker. For Cost of Living Index, lower values are generally stronger, so the direction of the number matters as much as the value itself.
How does Johannesburg compare to other cities in South Africa?
Johannesburg's cost of living index value is 77.4 for 2026. Compare that value with other cities in South Africa and with global city profiles because lower values are generally stronger for this metric.
When was Johannesburg cost of living index data updated?
Johannesburg's cost of living index value of 77.4 is marked for 2026 and was last updated on 2026-05-27. STATLAS keeps this date visible next to the source record.
What source is used for Johannesburg cost of living index?
Johannesburg's cost of living index value of 77.4 uses World Bank Open Data as the displayed source family. The metric description is: Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.