Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
9.4M
Population
1,644 km2
Area
101 Mbps
Internet
1,753m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
QRA (12km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Jozi's electric street art and jazz clubs thrum in post-apartheid neighborhoods like Maboneng. Digital nomads leverage Africa's top connectivity and O.R. Tambo hub for global jaunts. High-altitude sunshine tempers summer rains, ideal for Soweto tours and rooftop workspaces.
QUICK FACTS
Country
South Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Population
9.4M
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
1,753 m
Currency
ZAR
Language
Afrikaans
Airport
QRA
GPS
-26.20, 28.04
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 101 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Economy
60% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
A major metropolitan center with 9,418,183 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,538 total POIs 4.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
495
Cafes
162
Bars
77
Fast Food
258
Shopping
Supermarkets
242
Convenience
238
Shopping Malls
97
Healthcare
Hospitals
51
Clinics
110
Pharmacies
87
Education
Schools
494
Universities
53
Libraries
25
Recreation
Parks
549
Playgrounds
62
Sports
619
Cinemas
13
Museums
25
Theatres
19
Transport
Bus Stops
222
Train Stations
59
Fuel Stations
406
Services
Banks
132
ATMs
111
Post Offices
47
Police
34
Fire Stations
22
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
101 Mbps
Download
73 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
68,445
Tests
18,736
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
12°
J
12°
F
14°
M
16°
A
19°
M
20°
J
21°
J
20°
A
19°
S
16°
O
14°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.4 C Range: 21 - 11.7 C Rain: 319 mm/year Sunshine: 3,853 h/year
CITY SCORES
83.6
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
40.4
Overall
60% cheaper than NYC
13.5
Rent
87% cheaper than NYC
34.9
Groceries
65% cheaper than NYC
38.5
Restaurants
62% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
QRA
Rand Airport
12 km from center
Very close — ~18 min ride
FUN FACTS
The City of Johannesburg itself has a population of 5,538,596, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has a population of 6,599,190 making it one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world.
Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and seat of the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court.
The richest city in Africa by GDP and private wealth, Johannesburg functions as the economic capital of South Africa and is home to the continent's largest stock exchange, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Within a decade, the population surged to over 100,000, driven by the large gold deposits found along the Witwatersrand.
Soweto ("South-Western Townships"), designated a "blacks only" city until 1994, is one of the most historically significant areas for modern South Africa.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Johannesburg known for?
Jozi's electric street art and jazz clubs thrum in post-apartheid neighborhoods like Maboneng. Digital nomads leverage Africa's top connectivity and O.R. Tambo hub for global jaunts. High-altitude sunshine tempers summer rains, ideal for Soweto tours and rooftop workspaces.
How fast is the internet in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has an average download speed of 101 Mbps and upload speed of 73 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is served by QRA (Rand Airport), approximately 12 km from the city center.
What is the population of Johannesburg?
The population of Johannesburg is approximately 9.4M.
What infrastructure does Johannesburg have?
Johannesburg has 6,538 mapped points of interest, including 495 restaurants, 51 hospitals, 494 schools.
What country is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is located in South Africa.