SOUTH AFRICA LIVING COSTS SOAR: REALITY OF HOUSING & FOOD PRICES+ INSIDE: a $2750 HOUSE TOUR

[@WordsAreWealth]

If you’re earning in USD, GBP, and/or EUR, you can literally eat the best of the best at a very reasonable cost. When I was in Jo’berg a couple of months ago, I was eating at some of the more expensive restaurants, and it was almost 1/4 of the cost I’d pay in the U.S. I love, love the ZAR to USD conversion!

[@VIRGO-TL]

You are enjoying 😉

[@paulokinawa]

While the expats are having fun, the natives are feeling the pinch like crazy.

[@stormedaniels9311]

So glad you enjoyed yourself at our expense ! Please don’t come back . 😊

[@BeetleGuy]

@@stormedaniels9311 😭😭😭😭

[@BeetleGuy]

@@stormedaniels9311 😭😭😭

[@moe_ramz]

It’s expensive for us South Africans. Eggs were R16 last year. Noe their R35 🥹😅

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Damn.

[@sandanista2002]

Could be worse. Food inflation in SA is 4.70%. In Argentina, it’s 285%.

[@franmdleleni6520]

What? How do Argentines survive?

[@sandanista2002]

Woolies is like Marks and Spencer Food in the UK where I’m from. Woolies like M&S is where I might pick up certain things as a treat ( the desserts 😋), but I wouldn’t do my weekly shop there. When I’m in SA, I go to Checkers.

[@zimkhithashinya7785]

I actually worked at Mark's and Spencer. I love their food, they have amazing clothing

[@amberice7383]

We used to have a store in the states called Woolworth.

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Was it good?

[@amberice7383]

@@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur yes when I was younger I used to get patty melts there. They were delicious. However before I was born they were known being showcased at the height of the civil rights movement by refusing to serve black ppl at the lunch counters. I’m glad they changed there ways by the time I came along because those patty melts were😋

[@vusumuzi_mathumo]

Woolworth is the most expensive grocery store in south africa only rich shop there.the poor shop at boxer or shoprite

[@sthembisomthembu395]

​@@vusumuzi_mathumoDon't lie. The most expensive store is Spar. Woolworths is not that expensive, just that some items are luxury and its way cleaner than others which you people mistake for expensive.

[@gretaberry4983]

Those meat prices are not bad. Prime rib here is like $21.00, bacon 🥓 is like $559 a pk. You know everything in the USA is expensive. You’re doing well with groceries.

[@mtp715]

This is expensive for locals. Please take your mind out of the U.S.

[@nicolasb.henry294]

South Africa is not a secret now. Even Europeans flock to JHB now. Before it was only Cape Town but now JHB is on the spot and it is an amazing city...

[@Marissa821]

I dont like this to be honest. I dont want whats happening in Cape Town with housing prices to happen here coz then SAns would have no where else to go.

[@sanelemwelase]

​@@Marissa821We will flock to Diepsloot 😂😂😂

[@Miss_G-e7r]

@@Marissa821 It is worrying indeed. I just read an article stating that Cape Town has the highest number of Airbnbs than any other city in the world so its no wonder why rent/cost of living is sky high there. Now that people are waking up to Joburg, the same will happen there if there is no regulation on short-term rentals.

[@Marissa821]

@@Miss_G-e7r ☹ in a way I knew whats happening in Cape Town was going to eventually directly affect us. People naturally migrate to more affordable places as incomes come under pressure. Naturally Joburg was always next in line. Conveniently located so you can dip out to CPT anytime, 2 international airports. The Gautrain. Uber access everywhere. Close to the Kruger. Good weather. The best food scene+ the best people. Im hoping enough SAns have secured their properties in Joburg by now and are holding on. Do.not. sell your houses people

[@Miss_G-e7r]

@@Marissa821 Very true about securing property ASAP. The coastal areas outside of the WC are also at risk as last time I was home, I was hearing a lot of foreign languages (mainly EU) in my home city of Gqeberha/PE which is unusual as we normally don’t get a lot of tourism. I’m not against tourism as it’s good for the economy but it defs needs to be regulated so that it doesn’t upset the lives of the locals.

[@lolid5158]

I love Julian's confidence. Be well always. ❤ much success and blessings to you!

[@JulianAlbino]

thank you❤️ 😊

[@professionalismwithpassion]

Finally Ju is back. I've been waiting 😂😂😂😂 now let me watch while I collect my remote work coins

[@JulianAlbino]

😂@ remote work coins!

[@Tuminkie]

That house is too expensive. You can get something way better with that price

[@ILLYMUSE]

Do you live in the area? How would you find more affordable homes and housing? Asking for myself haha

[@neosenzo523]

To us who like before watching

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

😅

[@joope11]

Yeah, I agree 100%. I'm Canadian. I work for an international organization. I lived in Pretoria for two years, Kenya for two years, and Jordan for two years, and I currently live in Istanbul. I love that currency exchange.

[@adiaj9228]

I just came from Istanbul .... I thought the cost of food was excellent. At least for me... I’m from The Bahamas, it’s way more expensive

[@xhosakoloni4716]

Hi I want your job please love traveling.

[@professionalismwithpassion]

I'll be in Turkey in a month or so

[@joope11]

Yeah, the Bahamas is expensive. I went to The Graycliff Restaurant in the Bahamas. Lord have mercy.🤣🤣😂

[@adiaj9228]

@@joope11 I expect Graycliff to be expensive...it’s a 5 star historic restaurant. Where you need to go... is to the grocery store!!! A gallon of milk $10... chicken breast $17 ... cherries $ 18... and the currency is on par with the US $...

[@judyswile]

I'm just here for my favorite part lol helping you pronounce South African words. I had so much fun helping my soul mom from Knoxville, Tennessee 😂 it all started when she pronounced it "Boar hores" 😂😂(I'm deliberately spelling it incorrectly hahaha) I responded with "now now, you get black hores, coloured hores, white and Indian" 😂😂😂😂 Boerewors = Boo ra vorce (like divorce take the di away = vorse). Then say it as one word. 😊 You welcome 😊 😂 Glad you are feeling better, the flu can get really nasty at least we have all the indigenous herbs we need to get better. Our medical ain't bad either, meh lol Love your content. Always. 💫

[@sthembisomthembu395]

You have gotten good hey😂😂😂

[@Miss_G-e7r]

It is scary how much the cost of living has gone up in SA 😥I live in the EU and these Woolworths food prices are quite similar to what you would see in grocery stores like Spar and Billa in Austria, which are both on the higher end. Granted that its Woolworths food but when I was home in Dec 2023, I noticed that the prices at Checkers and PnP are comparable or in some cases, a bit higher than Aldi prices over here. Just a different perspective on this.

[@MsUbhejane]

Ramaphosa’s economy 😢

[@tommylawrence6646]

Love you Julian ! Stay safe, speedy recovery ❤

[@JulianAlbino]

Thank you!

[@jaydahteaunna]

It’s kinda older for $2750… If they were to make the necessary renovations to modernize it they can easily charge more bc it’s a beautiful property. love the outdoor area for entertaining and the mother in law area. And the sun room id make into an art studio. Have you considered staying somewhere inexpensive for a couple years while you save to purchase something?

[@JulianAlbino]

I agree. Yes, I've recently been thinking of maybe just a studio or 1 bedroom to stack my money to purchase in the near future

[@jaydahteaunna]

@@JulianAlbino that makes a lot of sense especially if you plan on staying in Joburg long term. I feel the rent prices are only going to keep increasing. I want to settle in CT permanently. I was planning to come on the retirement visa and was trying to secure a year lease in CT and it was so hard trying to find what I want while being in America. A lot of landlords dont even rent the nice places for 1 year as im sure you know lol The prices have gotten so expensive in just one year too. I saw a 1 bedroom condo in Durbanville outside of CT for $15k usd 1 year ago and I looked again and saw one in the same complex for $50k. I decided to stay in Crete Greece while I save to purchase soon after I make it to CT. I'll come visit though.

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

​​@@JulianAlbinoI will suggest you ask your South African friends to help you find a rental property or townhouse in other beautiful areas that are inexpensive through an agent because I feel sometimes people take advantage that you from another country and charge you these ridiculous prices for rental.

[@gretaberry4983]

Good Morning Julian! Like always, it’s a pleasure to see you again 💖💖💖

[@JulianAlbino]

Hope you are doing well ❤️

[@gretaberry4983]

@@JulianAlbino I’m doing well! You just take care of yourself 💖

[@NcebaDayile]

#safety wing, July is almost over then bye Winter ,food ok Bryanston thumbs up you still glowing even though you feeling under the weather.

[@JulianAlbino]

bye bye winter! tired of the cold

[@tofineone]

I love that tour of the grocery store and price break down, very informative, I was surprise that the price were cheaper than the US WOW, Thank You!!!

[@VIRGO-TL]

I have been waiting for this upload

[@keepupwithsandilek]

We’ve missed you chomi ❤❤

[@JulianAlbino]

Hiii chomi ❤️!

[@itsjasminegiselle]

So informative. I’ve been looking into JoBurg a lot more recently. Thank you for this ✨

[@JulianAlbino]

@@itsjasminegiselle you’ll love it and the weather is starting to warm up ☀️

[@chanteyelliott]

Hey my Gemini twin. Glad youre feeling better. We missed you

[@Mygirllifestyle]

Nice to come back here. Its long time I checked on your videos and now I have to watch all of them OMG I feel guilty, I love your your videos anyway....

[@polynarcs]

I live in south africa; you can get a 3 bed 2 bath apartment in camps bay, with a nice view of the ocean for less than this. Even in jhb, there are much better properties, in much better areas that one could rent for R50k a month.

[@rochelleemmanuel6041]

The prices are cheaper than Nigeria 🇳🇬 and about the same as Whole Foods in the States 😊

[@JulianAlbino]

i thought Whole Foods was twice the price, no?

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

@@JulianAlbino It is on many things.

[@melissalyken9949]

I knew the cost of living was low but wow. Great video

[@rochelleemmanuel6041]

Take care of yourself ❤

[@maggs9157]

I'm glad you well now❤😊

[@pelomk9022]

It should be 40k with kitchen appliances included not 50k. That's too pricey.

[@JulianAlbino]

too pricey!

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

Even R40k is ridiculous

[@HeartWritesINC]

Keep in mind with all these Vloggers posting about new places to live is a major contributor to the rise housing prices. If YT isn’t your bread and butter definitely keep your life private as much as it’s nice to share and hear stories… When I travel I keep it to myself and there’s another traveler in Africa who intentionally doesn’t post the name of restaurants to avoid a rush of ppl from flooding her favorite spots.

[@zandiletshabalala8223]

I would like to see a separate transport edition for the cost of living series where you try Uber/Bolt, Gautrain, rental cars and the good old taxis (though you might need a friend to come with you on this one 😄)

[@bandile21]

I look at Woolies as our Whole Foods. In SA standards is expensive but American standards it’s very affordable

[@maureendladla6982]

❤❤ you brother

[@upendomweusi]

These are U.S. prices. Oh! I like your channel! Just subscribed!

[@JulianAlbino]

Yes! Thank you!

[@thembamgijima4630]

Julian thats a bourgy shop, Woolworths GtFoh!!! 😂... you should have gone to Shoprite or Pick & Pay

[@dudleykoopman1664]

Boxer, Checkers and get the Xsavings card

[@JulianAlbino]

i tried to go to ShopRite but when they saw my camera they said "NOPE!" 😂

[@thembamgijima4630]

@@JulianAlbino vele banikubheda sometimes yazi wena Julian. Kodwa yonke into ihlangene. Sijabulela ukubakhona kwakho ekhaya ndoda. Bangene

[@thembamgijima4630]

@@dudleykoopman1664 Dankoo

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Spar is the besttt If there are spars up in joburg That's where money could be saved well

[@marthaditlopo229]

Missed you ❤

[@JulianAlbino]

❤️

[@jitterycursor8823]

Please go live again soon bestie 🙏🙏🙏

[@balajirajendran9482]

Ive got a job in south Africa cape town. Can you tell me monthly expenses for food & accommodation?

[@tracysworld4647]

The prices in the grocery store are excellent .

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

I don't know where you staying but there are properties in great areas that will cost you way way less than that. Wow R50 000 that's ridiculous. You can get a fabulous 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse for between $480 - $1100 depending on area with all the amenities you need. You just need to buy your own furniture which can be done. Advice buy your food from CHECKERS and just the special items from Woolworths to save money.

[@JulianAlbino]

wasn't viewing this for myself, but just to show different housing options for my viewers who want to see housing other than apartments

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

​@@JulianAlbinook understand

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Can you recommend a good Realtor? Regarding furniture: In the U.S., there's a TON of used items in excellent condition being sold on apps like OfferUp & Craigslist. Do you have similar outlets in S.A.? I've been searching but couldn't find anything.

[@SeeItWithC]

The prices seem similar to US...looking forward to getting back to SA in December

[@madonnamotete558]

Nice hairdo it suits you

[@lifestylepretoria9181]

Safety wing, is it just for American citizens or can I get it as a South African travelling to Europe?

[@JulianAlbino]

chomi, it’s for everyone worldwide, not just American citizens 🌍

[@ThabisoLedwaba9]

@@JulianAlbino lol I wanna hear you say Chomi, hit me up when you're in Maboneng chomi

[@tanialouw8246]

​@JulianAlbino ur such a Saffa,chomi😅

[@lifestylepretoria9181]

@@JulianAlbinoThanks for the plug Chomza 😊

[@downtownwashingtondc4131]

Wow food there is much more cheaper then the states, and better quality by the looks.

[@tanyabiscardi5690]

I think the groceries were good prices❤

[@moe_ramz]

Yey ❤❤❤❤

[@humbleeveenewton78]

They used to have Woolworths in the US

[@RaathloveTV]

Julian? Why aren't you modeling. You are tall enough, you have a great face and you have a nice fit body. If you get with the right agency, you can go far. That's all

[@JulianAlbino]

i should try it out.

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

​@@JulianAlbinoyou SHOULDD Also... if you do... pls drop a vlog

[@lilyfinemotha7224]

Boerewors = boo-ruh-voRs. The W has a V sound. The last R is hard. The S sounds like S, not like a Z

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Not the tutorial 💀💀💀

[@Shindinge1111]

😂😂😂😂really?😂😂😂

[@essenceofsoul27]

Some of these prices are pretty comparable to US prices (in the South anyway).

[@pattmbk]

Remember your waiter from Doppio? Thats me fam

[@JulianAlbino]

Hey Patt!

[@benjiza0314]

Woolworths is very expensive....

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

Very expensive

[@GoldilocksOfficial1]

It’s Cheap to Eat and live in my hometown of Ohio and everything is High Quality 💯

[@jacquesvanderwesthuizen752]

as a South african that is expensive babe but woolworths have nice specials though

[@nosihledlamini9356]

Thank god you back❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zimkhithashinya7785]

I love Julian

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

"Compared to otherones like picin pay" they do adverise themselves as cheaper... but deff shop at woolies if yall can afford picin pay cause these days picin pay is going too far with those prices

[@JamieJChannel]

I have a question please, she asked for your passport and visa, what happens if your visa is expired does that mean you can’t rent an apartment in South Africa???

[@usisiphobat]

Yes

[@antoniojohnson3925]

As I sit here watching that beautiful house tour in a $4000 one bedroom 😢

[@JulianAlbino]

😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Kingdomkeys263]

That house is not at all worth r50k/pm😮.... actually looks rundown😏

[@pamelatire8386]

I agree.

[@dinaledi4085]

For that price at Waterfall and other estates he can get a really lux and modern mansion with all kinds upmarket amenities around the estate.

[@SbuAfrica]

Location location location...brayston is Sandton ..so the price will be steep

[@JulianAlbino]

I think with the furniture and toys everywhere it was difficult to really see the potential

[@luyandachamane2093]

Boerewors , "boo-raah-vorse"

[@NURSEGOGETTA58]

Hello Handsome, I missed you a lot. Sorry to inform you that I had to subscribe again on both my pages. KZbin removed your channel again. So tell the others to check because your over 60,000 I am sure. Ok now let me enjoy this blog. Super Proud of you. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Your KZbin auntie. Going to email you soon. So I can use you as my Charlotte Realtor to rent a place. They informed me you get a fee. Have to keep my nephews coins up so you can travel. 🧳 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@Salad_Channel]

Personally, Woolworths is expensive, I do not shop there. Julian, do you really need a 4 bedroom house? R50 000 no ways lol, that is a family house.

[@JulianAlbino]

I’m just showcasing rental options for some subbies that want to see houses 🏠 instead of only apartment tours . Way too big for me lol

[@patiencekeneliwe4331]

❤❤

[@bob2map305]

The meat and eggs is cheap your food is much cheaper than USA . I'm in Atlanta Georgia area

[@BBBABS1]

Im confused. If rent is $2750 where does $50K come im. I live in SC and in ky area a 4/3 2200 sq ft under air no pool rentd $3200

[@barbaraburns1056]

Sorry you were talking about Rand but you only typed '$50K

[@JulianAlbino]

Hi! The $2750 is the currency in USD. R50K is of Rands. South African's currency. I mentioned both currencies because of my viewers are all over 🌍

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Dude, those are American prices! Way too expensive! I can buy SIXTY eggs for $10.89 at Costco. I can buy a 70oz (2 Liter) bottle of olive oil for $22. Can you do a video on how to lease a used vehicle in Cape Town as an American?

[@olefriesi259]

Much more expensive than in germany

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Damnnn

[@jaegee3716]

Hi hunni

[@JulianAlbino]

Hiii!

[@maggs9157]

Nope the price is too high for the house

[@jacquesvanderwesthuizen752]

50k for rental 😱 thats some peoples yearly salary

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

Things have become really expensive in SA.. oh pardon me it's Woolies

[@nosihledlamini9356]

As I’m waiting for a new vlog😢

[@adiaj9228]

The food is super affordable.... I live in The Bahamas, we WISH we had these prices 😢

[@HeidiLillianfeldt]

Not if earn South African Rands it is crazy expensive

[@judyatoro9387]

​@@HeidiLillianfeldt don't lie boxer supermarket is cheap

[@adiaj9228]

@@HeidiLillianfeldt True.... but it’s a similar situation. Prices going up and salaries, particularly government salaries staying the same

[@JulianAlbino]

I hear food in Bahamas is very pricey!

[@sandanista2002]

It’s not affordable when you factor in average salaries in SA. It’s all relative

[@georgeoduor8940]

Awesome video, but why don't you eat pork tho?

[@HeartWritesINC]

Very bad for your health. It’s the food with the most Parasites 👀

[@MsUbhejane]

Things are very expensive in this Ramaphosa’s economy!

[@JulianAlbino]

@@MsUbhejane 💲😮‍💨

[@1wnatalie]

I think that house is way overpriced, i didnt like it at all, you can get much better than that

[@WordsAreWealth]

Not me being first 😊

[@JulianAlbino]

❤️

[@maximizevitality]

Can I live in south africa 🇿🇦 or Kenya 🇰🇪 on 3700 usd a monthly comfortable? Im single

[@JulianAlbino]

Hi! Yes, you can live very comfortably in both countries with that budget.

[@picasso333X]

Idk what they smoking at woollies😭

[@siyabonganxumalo4574]

Go to Food Lovers.

[@blobby.the.fat.dinosaur]

Quality compared to Price Erm naur Maybe don't go to food lovers

[@dudettethechicklet2828]

Its Bu..Re..Vors

[@thandekancube3212]

boo-ruh-vors ✌🏾

[@harambear9592]

Obsessed with the realtor!

[@JulianAlbino]

loved her hair!