- Cost of Living
- Romania
- South Africa
- Bucharest
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (R 100) | R 101 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (R 65) | R 56 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R 41) | R 44 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.80 lei (R 16) | R 14 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R 41) | R 30 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (R 17) | R 17 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (R 53) | R 64 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (R 14) | R 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.32 lei (R 8) | R 19 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (R 11) | R 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (R 100) | R 84 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (R 18) | R 18 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.30 lei (R 8) | R 9 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,955 lei (R 9,903) | R 11,218 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,827 lei (R 6,123) | R 8,169 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (R 1,289) | R 1,649 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,753 lei (R 5,874) | R 8,680 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,168 lei (R 3,913) | R 6,633 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (R 876) | R 730 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (R 125) | R 521 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,472 lei (R 4,933) | R 5,378 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (R 1,279) | R 1,595 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (R 123) | R 71 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (R 80) | R 166 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 3% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (R 996) | R 846 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (R 513) | R 528 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (R 1,218) | R 1,317 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (R 1,415) | R 1,157 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,686 lei (R 267,024) | R 309,548 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.69 lei (R 19) | R 16 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 lei (R 208) | R 1,592 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (R 57) | R 152 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R 94) | R 58 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R 105) | R 277 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 lei (R 421) | R 451 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (R 65) | R 57 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R 44) | R 28 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R 49) | R 48 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.80 lei (R 19) | R 22 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (R 36) | R 19 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (R 107) | R 136 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86 lei (R 288) | R 288 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 lei (R 179) | R 167 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 166 lei (R 555) | R 730 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 lei (R 506) | R 487 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (R 82) | R 51 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R 39) | R 26 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R 27) | R 31 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,679 lei (R 8,979) | R 8,765 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 lei (R 3.22) | R 2.23 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (R 722) | R 590 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (R 58) | R 40 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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