This is What £500 Per Month Gets You in Johannesburg VS London | London Cost of Living is CRAZY

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thank you guys for watching, don't forget to hit the 'Like' button! Apologies for the shaky video at some points, I think my camera was on the wrong settings. Also, please note that both of these apartments are Luxury apartments and thus will be unaffordable to the majority of the population in both countries. It's just interEsting to see the comparison :D

[@mphomotleleng1902]

Hey great content. Just wanna say, yes London is expensive but take into account that SA looks so affordable when you’re earning pounds. 5k to you is something close to 100k to someone in SA😅

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Yes very good point! How would you say the Precint price compared for the average person in Joburg?

[@ekundayogeorge4943]

The USD comes out at about 1:14 Rand and the GBP comes out at about 1:20 Rand, when exchanged.

[@naomiokugbeni-doghor1825]

​@@Lamideelizabeth For an average family needing two bedrooms, I think people would generally want to pay between R6000 and R9000. Another point is people who earn enough to pay R10 000 per month might rather take out a home loan (mortgage) to purchase and pay their bond monthly rather than renting.

[@mantombimakhubela]

The Precinct price is so much more than the middle class in SA can actually afford. Average rent in SA is around 8K but that’s still without food, monthly utilities meaning it’ll likely range to about 12K+

[@mphomotleleng1902]

@@SA_CrimeWatch yes I agree. Affordability is the problem.

[@Carrot-cb9nv]

2 bed for R17000 is crazy expensive for South Africa. You can rent 4 bed houses for cheaper than that in other areas. Great video btw!

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thanks!

[@mello4392]

True

[@zinhlemlangeni01]

SA cost of living is high for Southern citizens. Inflation is insane since lockdown😒

[@phiwemanzi9583]

South African living In London . I miss the beauty and space of South African properties😕 . Definitely moving back to South Africa

[@Lamideelizabeth]

😅😅

[@pheladikganyago8851]

How is it there? would you recommend coming over for like a year or two? Currently considering the move. See what life is like in other countries

[@annieknowles-huth4978]

I know the feeling... the UK is not what it's made to be in the media, far from it. got homesick about a month in. Spent the year regretting my decision and making plans to come back. About 14moths in I came home to visit and never went back.

[@annieknowles-huth4978]

@@pheladikganyago8851 My recommendation is - scratch everything you've ever heard. The UK has excellent PR. It's mostly all lies. Visit the country first, for at least 3 months, and speak to fellow Saffas who look just like you, and find out what their real experiences are -social, political, career, etc.. the real stuff, not the social media fluff.

[@mmakgosinkwana1794]

Living out of SA ,will definitely make you want to go back home 🥲❤

[@priscillamalik1033]

Did u look at polo fields in midrand its so beautiful as well

[@OYOKO]

London is ridiculously expensive. Seeing what you can get in SA compared to the UK is just mind boggling 😅 Love your new home 🤍

[@kellyannayuk]

Nice video! I think comparing more central areas of Johannesburg like Rosebank, Sandhurst, Morningside and Bryanston to areas in London make sense because they have a comparable amount of amenities. JNB will win on price and value every single time though!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thanks Kelly, will take this into consideration next time!

[@victoriaazubuike7981]

SA is definitely where it's at sis! Just gorgeous 😍

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Honestly!

[@clydemeyer867]

Queue the theme music😎 sound suits the aesthetic feel of the video, nice work!

[@precioussebatjane2986]

What I would like to add though is this 5000£ = 100 000 ZAR Not many house holds even take home 100 k a month in South Africa not even 2 salaries. therefore if it would be difficult for you to make 5000£ in South Africa even with a degree

[@DinoRenald]

Dope content. I'm new here. Please consider using the Wide Mode when filming property interiors. It kinda makes the viewer feel like they're at the property

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thank you! Need to find that setting!

[@tjitjilamokono7757]

Omg this is so eye-opening. Can't wait to see more of this series.

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Tell me about it, it’s changed my perspective a lot!

[@sushakay]

This global citizen thing is not looking like a bad idea at all! As innnn when can I start packing my bags?? 😅 Stunning properties!😍 and they’re really making London prices look even more scary 😂. another great video !

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Hahaha thank you 🥰

[@zimcoder]

You should come back and take a look at Munyaka in the same Waterfall city area

[@tyali84]

Rent in other parts of the world is painfully ridiculous. I'm South African myself based in the US, Massachusetts paying $1800 almost R29,000 for a small open space condo that feels congested even with one visitor. It pains me to think what I can get back home with that kind of money.

[@mello4392]

That's a monthly salary here, yoh hai😂

[@mello4392]

Can I ask what do you do for a living there ?

[@ipelengmanthaaa49]

@@mello4392 imagine😳😳😳😳

[@mello4392]

@@panatiamokoena4120 yoh weh

[@tyali84]

@@mello4392just saw your message. I work for a tourism board in my town.

[@houseofallena5953]

Thanks for the insight. My dream is to live in SA soon, so looking for the best living space for me is important 😊

[@misscareene9059]

Lamide, we welcome you!!😍😍 How do you track down these perfect perfect properties? Is there a website you use? Or do you simply just Google it?

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Literally through Google and KZbin, Vertus I see because it was advertised all over Canary Wharf

[@mmetjakekana1004]

Working professionals avoid places like The Precinct, especially those who WFH. Its normally full of students, loud, and security is inconsistent when it comes to enforcing rules. When it comes to gated communities, rather look for places with less than 100 units. As an owner, you get way better service from estate management and the community as a whole is always well maintained

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Ooo interesting, when I went it was so quiet maybe because it was during the day, I also asked him if there were many students and he said no too many that they try to limit but who knows he may just be saying that

[@zeenkosis]

I agree. I think northern suburbs are where most working professionals would live

[@pheladikganyago8851]

Most students definitely can't afford The precinct. Even I feel like its alot for a rental lol

[@ruralbaby1921]

This place you'll be complaining about noise all the time

[@yagga8885]

This market is mainly for foreigners earning in their stronger currencies which incidentally hike up the prices and keep locals out of the market and make houses out of their reach. It’s a double edged sword so I think context matters. I would venture to say people in SA don’t consider this a bargain.

[@moyoaina370]

Really like this series. Well done!

[@Nikolizky]

Before I decided it was time to buy, I rented a much bigger 2-Bedrooms with 2 garages (not carports) for R10,500 in another area of Johannesburg, close to Woolworths, Virgin Active, Kauai, Mugg and Bean, Checkers and other coffee and breakfast spots. Pretty convenient place. After living in Abu Dhabi for 7 years, I realized just how much property variety SA is offering for extremely reasonable prices. This isn’t advertised and spoken about enough for the world to notice.

[@mmakgosinkwana1794]

Can I ask which area of Johannesburg is this ?

[@Nikolizky]

@@mmakgosinkwana1794 Glen Marais, actually it was a 3-Bedrooms. Pretty sweet for a young couple.

[@suh-guy]

@@Nikolizky I read Virgin Active, Kauai, M&B - and I immediately thought of Glen Marais 😂 . That's where I'm from ☺

[@Nikolizky]

@@suh-guy But all those can apply to most suburbs in Jo’burg, especially in the North. But hey I love Glen Marais, it’s less stressful and more peaceful than the northern suburbs 👎🏾

[@apheleletapile1282]

If you're earning in Pounds...it will appear cheaper

[@LieslJames]

I'm not living in Midrand for 17k. If I can afford that, then I'd rather find something in Sandton Central or Morningside. If my workplace is in the Midrand area, I'd still live in the Sandton area and hop on a Gautrain everyday.

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Which one is 17k?

[@LieslJames]

@@Lamideelizabeth 09:31

[@aiwekhoe1000]

Thanks for sharing but what about the utility bill cost? 😁👑❤

[@trai1338]

London is insanely expensive, high taxes coupled with a very high cost of living, I’m starting an IB role there at a BB but definitely am looking to switch to an alternative international location

[@ayesha1910]

Yesss content😍😍😍

[@Lamideelizabeth]

🥰🥰

[@AaliyahR21]

And that's exactly why I choose not to live in London anymore. It's a scam 😂 you put in all those hours of work and hard word just to live in a box 💃🏽No thankyouuuu

[@Lamideelizabeth]

😂😂😂😂

[@Lx-py2xb]

Great video!

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thank you!

[@lauryn5]

Excited for this series! The price difference is insane tho 😂 maybe I should move lol

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Girl you and me both thinking about moving 😂😂

[@ncn3173]

Don’t

[@Ziphozonke]

Don’t, I’m South African living in Europe now, don’t make that move

[@invictus9945]

Those who say don't are usually the White racists who left the country because living under a Black government is nauseating to them! Check out how African Americans find South Africa more attractive than the USA. The Real South Africa. Asad El Malik. Changing the Narrative and a few more.

[@Lamideelizabeth]

@@Ziphozonke loool why?

[@lu881]

Hahaha 😅man. I can't imagine paying R81 000 for a flat. I can probably pay for a 5 bed house with a pool and and a garden in a bougie area. Crazy

[@ekundayogeorge4943]

Yes, London is ridiculously overpriced, and the locals don't even know. Lol. What I REALLY want to know. is, where in Joburg is that penthouse, with the pool on the balcony? I luuuuuuuuuuv it!!

[@Lamideelizabeth]

All the details coming in my next video!

[@ekundayogeorge4943]

@@Lamideelizabeth Awesome 🙌🏾🙌🏾😁👌🏾

[@sarah3831]

Hi Lamide, so interesting, how are you abroad for so long whilst having your 9-5?

[@Lamideelizabeth]

It hasn’t been that long, just 2 weeks 😅

[@nashnyabe7470]

what you are in my city???????? i grew up watching you. I watced you since IGCSE and i am in my final year in finance at UCT. i am mad screaming

[@Lamideelizabeth]

😂😂 yes girl, I spent a whole week in Johannesburg and loved it!

[@kgommi]

Love you! Welcome to SA!

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thank you 💃🏽💃🏽

[@ladyjustice169]

Welcome to SA. Have a lovely stay 😊🇿🇦

[@Lamideelizabeth]

You guys are the best, thank you 🥰🥰

[@patienceboichokosophazi5684]

@Imkita N check her KZbin channel she's South african who's lived in London and also has shared her apartment video on her channel. She might have great insight 😉 would love to live in the UK one day. 🤞♥️ Even though I might not afford it.

[@simplysony7308]

Let chatt I want to start property I'm new to your Channel. Love love love love 😍

[@simplysony7308]

Hey how is your life going? In South Africa? Whst your planning there? So you do friend houseing together also?

[@1471540]

my company needs to drop more deals in SA so I can have an excuse to travel or even move !! the comparison is too much!!

[@Phomolo_ZA]

This is a great cover of cost of living in SA compared to London. We have a lot of professionals in the CA, Tech, VC and Auditing space for instance being offered opportunities in the west which look great on paper but once the move takes place it is somewhat difficult to maintain the same lifestyle in the hub of London. SA’s cost of living is somewhat still great because of the huge poverty lines. With unemployment sitting at 30% plus, most of the properties that go for 10k plus for rentals are gems for the middle class and mid senior professionals. Cape Town is our most expensive city to live in followed by Sandton and Waterfall.

[@saltoftheearth8324]

Are you in Joberg now?

[@Lamideelizabeth]

No Cape Town ☺️

[@neliswajokweni5872]

But when you compare with Cape Town 🙃

[@Lamideelizabeth]

You mean joburg prices vs CT?

[@neliswajokweni5872]

@@Lamideelizabeth London vs CPT

[@dennis3753]

If you live in South Africa you wont receive the same opportunities as you do in the UK. A similar job in the uk as here will earn you much less

[@Praslin]

SA is the 2nd country after USA with gated communities

[@AmoMoëti]

I used to live in London and I always tell people that London is a SCAM. Property ther are small and ugly but too expensive. Come to Johannesburg especially Rosebank and Sandton region and get luxury Large property at the price of 1bed flat in London UK.

[@xpresstv7689]

Decent for that price but the staircase is too steep.

[@mnguniomkhulu]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🔥

[@ziyandakhu]

Living in a 1 bed apartment at $5k per month in NYC. London prices this side would be a dream 🥹

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Yikes! Hang in there sis