- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 107 (32 lei) | 29 lei | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.37 lei) | 4.67 lei | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (5.47 lei) | 5.09 lei | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (6 lei) | 3.98 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (5.95 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (5.10 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (27 lei) | 27 lei | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (5.00 lei) | 5.37 lei | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (3.47 lei) | 2.06 lei | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 94% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,750 (4,726 lei) | 2,571 lei | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,138 (3,042 lei) | 1,685 lei | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,418 (426 lei) | 396 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,327 (3,399 lei) | 1,537 lei | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,795 (2,039 lei) | 1,033 lei | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 979 (294 lei) | 265 lei | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 656 (197 lei) | 36 lei | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,855 (1,757 lei) | 1,532 lei | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,693 (508 lei) | 339 lei | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (27 lei) | 34 lei | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 64 (19 lei) | 22 lei | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 27% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 810 (243 lei) | 259 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 679 (204 lei) | 143 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,328 (399 lei) | 317 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,342 (403 lei) | 363 lei | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 49% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 283,567 (85,096 lei) | 83,002 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (4.25 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (197 lei) | 65 lei | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (20 lei) | 29 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 230 (69 lei) | 28 lei | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 (126 lei) | 112 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (8 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (5.15 lei) | 10 lei | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 145 (43 lei) | 27 lei | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 3% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 340 (102 lei) | 73 lei | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (49 lei) | 46 lei | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 894 (268 lei) | 132 lei | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 581 (174 lei) | 130 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 64 (19 lei) | 20 lei | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,636 (2,592 lei) | 2,533 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.83 (0.55 lei) | 0.83 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 562 (169 lei) | 182 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Romania
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