Johannesburg - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?

Morale is good, expat community is large. - Aug 2023


The ex-pat community in Joburg isn't that big for likemindeds. Expect to make friends with locals, or within the larger ex-pat communities from Brazil, India and China. - Jun 2022


Morale is generally good. Biggest complaint is that Joburg isn't a walking city. You have to drive everywhere. Sort of like Houston, TX. - Oct 2019


Large - Joburg has a ton of expats for business, international development, diplomats, etc. Morale is typically good, as it's a great place to live. - Apr 2017


relatively large, i had american and other expat friends working on the local economy as well as friends from the Embassy. - Aug 2011


Relatively large. At the consulate there are about 30 Americans, and there are a lot of Americans living on the local economy as well. - Jul 2010


Pretty large. Just not close-knit, due to how easy it is to live here. - Oct 2009


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