South Africa

Johannesburg

largest city in South Africa

19°C · this month$1,950/mo4,803,2621,753 m8 missions from 8 countries

Photo: Evan Bench · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Johannesburg

Monthly budget

$1,950/mo

Prices vs USA: 43%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 16.5 ZAR

US travel advisory

Level 2

Homicides / 100k: 43.7

travel.state.gov

Internet access

78%

of people online

Air quality

27.7

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

English, Zulu, Xhosa

Emergency

112

Plug types

Europlug, BS 546, IEC 60906-1

Calling code

+27

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 26, 2025

Climate by month

Now

November

Temperature: 25°13°
Rain: 98 mm
Humidity: 57%

Temperature, °C

Best months: January, February, March, October, November, and December

TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Johannesburg

8 missions from 8 countries

AngolaConsulate General ChinaConsulate General FranceConsulate General LesothoConsulate General NigeriaConsulate General PortugalConsulate General United StatesConsulate General United KingdomConsulate

Show all: 8

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Johannesburg

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

The Radium Beerhall

Bar

Gauteng

Bar in South Africa

Wikipedia Map1 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Johannesburg

Restaurants and cafés

MangroveMid-range
2 De Beer St
+27 73 667 9509 mangrove.co.za Map
Rodizio
Melrose Arch, 10A High Street, Melrose North
+27 11 483 1910 rodizio.co.za Map
The Rand ClubSplurge
33 Loveday St
randclub.co.za Map
Arirang in Rivonia
Oriental City 2nd Floor Cnr Rivonia Blvd & Avenue, Rivonia
megaplex.co.za Map
Akhalwayas Fast FoodsBudget
Central Rd
+27 11 834-2040 Map
Mexican Fresh
75 Barkston Dr, Blairgowrie
+27 11 326-2276 Map
The Bull Run
20 Maude Street, Sandton
+27 11 884-1400 thebullrun.co.za Map
The Butcher Shop & Grill
Nelson Mandela Square
+27 11 784-8676 sandtonsquare.com Map
Lekgotla
Nelson Mandela Square
+27 11 884-9555 sandtonsquare.com Map
Montego Bay Seafood & Sushi Bar
Nelson Mandela Square
+27 11 883-6407 sandtonsquare.com Map
Pappas on the Square
Nelson Mandela Square
+27 11 884-9991 sandtonsquare.com Map
Trumps International Grillhouse
Nelson Mandela Square
+27 11 784-2366 sandtonsquare.com Map

Bars and nightlife

Kitchener's Carvery Bar
71 Juta St
+27 11 403 0166 kitcheners.co.za Map
Troyeville Hotel
1403 Albertina Sisulu Road
+2 79 612 0125 troyevillehotel.co.za Map
The Radium Beer Hall
Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove
+27 11 728-3866 theradium.co.za Map
Back o' the Moon Nightclub
in Gold Reef City Casino
+27 11 496-1423 goldreefcity.co.za Map
Katzy's Live Rosebank
The Firs Mall, Rosebank
Map
Taboo
24 Central, Cnr Fredman Dr and Gwen Lane
+27 11 783-2200 taboo.co.za Map
Vida e Cafe
Found scattered all across Sandton area
vidaecaffe.com Map
The Back Room
Shop 20, Pimville Square Shopping Center, Modjadji Str
+27 11 938-9388 Map

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Johannesburg · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in South Africa

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Johannesburg?

The travel guide to Johannesburg lists Mangrove, Rodizio, The Rand Club, Arirang in Rivonia, and Akhalwayas Fast Foods.

Is Johannesburg safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates South Africa at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 43.7 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Johannesburg?

Roughly $1,950 per month for a remote worker, based on South Africa price levels (43% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Johannesburg in November?

In November Johannesburg averages a high of 25°C, a low of 13°C and about 98 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Johannesburg?

8 diplomatic missions, including Angola (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Lesotho (Consulate General), Nigeria (Consulate General), Portugal (Consulate General), and United States (Consulate General).