- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Bucharest
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Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (R 46) | R 80 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (R 31) | R 50 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R 38) | R 32 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (R 9) | R 13 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (R 37) | R 25 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.26 lei (R 17) | R 17 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (R 16) | R 41 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (R 13) | R 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (R 7) | R 10 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (R 9) | R 15 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (R 88) | R 50 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.35 lei (R 17) | R 16 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (R 3.71) | R 12 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (R 8,220) | R 9,042 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,746 lei (R 5,671) | R 8,800 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377 lei (R 1,225) | R 970 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,651 lei (R 5,361) | R 3,940 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,161 lei (R 3,771) | R 4,208 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 lei (R 816) | R 485 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (R 154) | R 830 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,445 lei (R 4,693) | R 5,347 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (R 1,070) | R 2,043 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (R 115) | R 68 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 lei (R 108) | R 36 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (R 886) | R 683 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129 lei (R 419) | R 457 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (R 1,147) | R 922 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 389 lei (R 1,264) | R 979 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,886 lei (R 256,207) | R 250,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (R 11) | R 13 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (R 154) | R 385 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (R 47) | R 152 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R 92) | R 55 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R 101) | R 275 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (R 379) | R 395 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 lei (R 53) | R 56 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (R 41) | R 25 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R 48) | R 50 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.58 lei (R 18) | R 22 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (R 35) | R 13 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (R 111) | R 141 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82 lei (R 268) | R 257 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (R 168) | R 140 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (R 477) | R 712 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (R 139) | R 330 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (R 72) | R 53 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R 39) | R 18 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (R 14) | R 20 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,327 lei (R 7,557) | R 10,924 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (R 1.72) | R 1.59 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 203 lei (R 660) | R 384 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (R 31) | R 38 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.248
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