- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 109 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.12 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (5.24 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (6 lei) | 3.93 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (5.77 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (5.16 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (26 lei) | 28 lei | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (4.89 lei) | 5.39 lei | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (3.36 lei) | 2.18 lei | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 79% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,994 (4,245 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,660 (2,735 lei) | 1,651 lei | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,380 (391 lei) | 407 lei | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,865 (3,076 lei) | 1,569 lei | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,178 (2,032 lei) | 1,059 lei | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 822 (233 lei) | 264 lei | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (186 lei) | 35 lei | + 438% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,815 (1,646 lei) | 1,437 lei | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,480 (419 lei) | 344 lei | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (25 lei) | 35 lei | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (27 lei) | 23 lei | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 819 (232 lei) | 261 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 621 (176 lei) | 149 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (369 lei) | 325 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,311 (371 lei) | 374 lei | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 51% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 297,340 (84,174 lei) | 80,975 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (4.21 lei) | 5.50 lei | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 710 (201 lei) | 66 lei | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 3% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (21 lei) | 29 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 198 (56 lei) | 28 lei | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 (127 lei) | 114 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (8 lei) | 5.40 lei | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (5.04 lei) | 10 lei | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 139 (39 lei) | 28 lei | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 3% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (97 lei) | 76 lei | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 167 (47 lei) | 46 lei | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 (242 lei) | 135 lei | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 534 (151 lei) | 133 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (18 lei) | 21 lei | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,080 (2,287 lei) | 2,473 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (0.56 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 580 (164 lei) | 183 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 32% more expensive than in Romania
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