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Johannesburg

South Africa's economic hub with solid coworking and lower costs than Cape Town

In Johannesburg, a mid-range month runs about $1,526 (ZAR 24,821) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet3.4/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking4.1/10

Weaker coworking than about 65% of cities

English9/10

More English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness4.7/10

Fewer wellness options than about 60% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Johannesburg, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Durban (~500 km) · Jeffreys Bay (~900 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Durban (~500 km) · Jeffreys Bay (~900 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Durban (~500 km) · Jeffreys Bay (~900 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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