Accommodation in Johannesburg


Johannesburg is a big city and making the right decision on where to live is crucial. The two main commercial areas are the city centre, where mining, commerce and government are centred, and Sandton, where many industries, including financial services and media, are located.

Some of Johannesburg’s most affluent suburbs cluster around the Sandton metropolis: Hyde Park, Hurlingham, Bryanston and Rivonia are popular with expats. Further afield, and offering better value, are Fourways, Randburg and Midrand – the latter equidistant to Pretoria. Choose a home close to work as you can spend up to 3 hours per day in rush hour traffic.
 
Most people choose to live in townhouses within secure, cluster developments. Depending on area, you can expect to pay from R1-5 million for one of these. Initially, you may want to rent furnished accommodation and can expect to pay from R5,000 – R10,000 per month for a 3-bedroom apartment or house.

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