📍 South Africa · Africa
Johannesburg
Population: 5,635,000
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa's largest business center with extensive services and strong economic activity.
✨ City Specialty
Financial capital of South Africa
❤️ Why People Love Johannesburg
Major business hub
Strong corporate ecosystem
Regional connectivity
Career opportunities
🗣️ Languages
🏢 Major Companies
- →Standard Bank
- →MTN
- →Absa
- →Sasol
👤 Notable People
- ★Nelson Mandela
- ★Desmond Tutu
- ★Caster Semenya
City Scores
Cost of Living
| 💰 Single Person | $1100/month |
| 👨👩👧 Couple | $1750/month |
| 🏢 Rent (City Center) | $700/month |
| 🏘️ Rent (Outside Center) | $500/month |
| 🍕 Food | $230/month |
| 🚌 Transport | $50/month |
| 💡 Utilities | $115/month |
Environment & Infrastructure
🌍 Climate
📡 Internet
🚨 Crime & Safety
Safety Rating
Crime Statistics (per 100K)
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