Johannesburg

Gold-rush energy, still running.

The Johannesburg index

opportunity and ambition80

your money goes far70

a strong sense of place70

South Africa · 26.20° S / 28.05° E6.1M people · $$ · GMT+2

energy70

safety30

transit35

food65

culture60

nightlife65

affordability70

nature55

slow living35

0–100, relative to the other 100 cities on WHERE. Some scores are measured, some are our judgment. How we score →

Johannesburg is great if you want

×The sea nearby

×Life without a car

×Feeling safe everywhere

×A slow pace

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