Expat salaries and housing in Johannesburg

Hi Francesco

With a budget of R318,000 a year for housing, you should be able to find a pretty decent three-bedroom house in a security complex in Johannesburg.  

If you're looking for a good area close to these schools, you could consider Bryanston, Rivonia, Sandton, Morningside or a bit further out is Fourways. All these suburbs have quite a range of security complexes. A three-bedroom house in these areas will be in the range of around R15,000 to R30,000 - plus you need to factor in that you will have to pay for your electricity separately as this is normally not included in the rental. The deposit normally expected is the equivalent of one or two months rental, depending on the agent. 

Another thing to bear in mind is that traffic can be a nightmare in Joburg and you need to consider your location carefully - so consider the proximity to both your office and kids schools so that you can plan your routes carefully in the mornings. 

Another good website you could check out for rentals in Johannesburg is privateproperty.co.za or you could contact an agent directly. Agents in Johannesburg include Pam Golding, Aida, Chas Everrit and Rawson, who all deal with rentals and property for sale.

Good luck with your relocation. I hope you find what you're looking for!