Public Transport & Car Costs in Johannesburg
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Johannesburg, South Africa is $82. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Johannesburg: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Johannesburg | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Johannesburg | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Johannesburg
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.83 | $1.22 – $4.64 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $82 | $61 – $174 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.85 | $0.31 – $1.53 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.92 | $0.73 – $1.71 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $15 | $7.33 – $15 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.38 | $1.27 – $1.47 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,957 | $35,462 – $36,903 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $30,540 | $25,640 – $34,205 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.83$1.22 – $4.64
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $82$61 – $174
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $0.85$0.31 – $1.53
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.92$0.73 – $1.71
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $15$7.33 – $15
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.38$1.27 – $1.47
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,957$35,462 – $36,903
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $30,540$25,640 – $34,205
Other categories in Johannesburg
Transportation in Johannesburg: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Johannesburg?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Johannesburg, South Africa is around $82. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Johannesburg?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Johannesburg main cost-of-living page.