South Africa

Johannesburg

#2 Top 5 cities

Johannesburg is the most practical city for conventional careers, corporate life, and regional business, but with a higher safety and stress burden.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 17°C až 26°C

Night: 4°C až 16°C

Climate

High-altitude subtropical climate with warm summers and a drier mild winter.

Distance to the sea

500 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 4/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Quality services
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Less peaceful lifestyle