Experience in Johannesburg, South Africa by Teeh

What is it like to live in Johannesburgo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Its really a great city to live in and cheap also. I would recommend anyone to live in Johannesburg. I won't lie Some parts of Johannesburg are really not safe and are unclean but in some places it's really comfortable and quiet to live in

What is the student lifestyle like in Johannesburgo?

It's really great and affordable

How much does it cost to live in Johannesburgo?

It varies with the place and the type of accommodation

In places were we call cheap places you can spend about R 1000th to R2000 each month

Wereas in expensive places it's around 5000 to 6000

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Johannesburgo? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not difficult to find accommodation in Johannesburg. It's the easiest thing

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is mind blowing. There are different types of food here from many cultures that are just delicious and cheap. I have alot of favourite dishes but one of them is rice with seven colours meaning different salads

What places would you recommend visiting in Johannesburgo?

Sandton, fourways, pretoria these places are expensive and have a lot to do and there are safe for everyone

Is it good to eat out in Johannesburgo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes its also good

I usually enjoy eating in restaurants that are located in malls like rocomamas, steers, Mcdonald, fishaways and ocean basket

Is the nightlife good in Johannesburgo? Where is good to go?

It's not that good cause there are not a lot of beautiful light during at night

But if u go to Newtown mall or rosebank mall, maboneng and others

U can enjoy the nightlife with beautiful lights and safety also and the views

What advice would you give future students heading to Johannesburgo?

I would advice you to take care good care if yourself when u are here. Taking good of your items also. Safety is my concern. Cause of the places in Johannesburg got a lot of crime rates. Bank frauders and a lot of different crimes on a daily basis