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Johannesburg
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city and a lively urban metropolis known for its dynamic culture, complex history, and thriving art scene. The city blends modern skyscrapers with historic townships, offering visitors a unique look at past and present South Africa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
4,434,827
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.20°, 28.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,420
Local Cost
$767
Local Income
$950
Cashless
70
English
85
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
641 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
63
Coworking
1
Cafes
22
Nightlife
22
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QRA
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 49 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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