- Cost of Living
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- Bucharest
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Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (R 50) | R 80 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (R 34) | R 50 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R 42) | R 32 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (R 10) | R 13 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R 42) | R 25 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (R 18) | R 17 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (R 17) | R 41 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.16 lei (R 15) | R 18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (R 8) | R 10 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (R 10) | R 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (R 104) | R 50 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (R 19) | R 18 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (R 4.04) | R 12 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (R 8,944) | R 9,042 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,768 lei (R 6,247) | R 8,800 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393 lei (R 1,390) | R 970 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,674 lei (R 5,917) | R 3,940 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,113 lei (R 3,933) | R 4,208 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 269 lei (R 951) | R 485 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (R 167) | R 830 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,384 lei (R 4,890) | R 5,887 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (R 1,263) | R 1,673 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (R 127) | R 71 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (R 82) | R 136 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 lei (R 994) | R 683 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (R 499) | R 457 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 354 lei (R 1,249) | R 922 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 436 lei (R 1,541) | R 979 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,965 lei (R 275,523) | R 250,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (R 12) | R 13 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (R 167) | R 385 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (R 58) | R 152 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 3% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R 102) | R 58 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R 109) | R 277 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (R 433) | R 429 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (R 66) | R 57 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R 47) | R 28 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (R 51) | R 48 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.76 lei (R 20) | R 22 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (R 38) | R 16 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (R 115) | R 139 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 lei (R 296) | R 260 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (R 184) | R 140 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (R 538) | R 730 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (R 151) | R 330 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (R 84) | R 51 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R 41) | R 18 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (R 15) | R 20 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,867 lei (R 10,132) | R 9,687 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (R 1.88) | R 1.59 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 lei (R 748) | R 384 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (R 33) | R 38 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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