- 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 108 (32 lei) | 30 lei | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 59 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (4.31 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (5.69 lei) | 5.18 lei | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 63 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (7 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (6 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (5.40 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (5.30 lei) | 5.43 lei | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (3.56 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 78% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 14,791 (4,427 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,797 (2,932 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,318 (394 lei) | 408 lei | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,588 (3,169 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,977 (2,088 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 761 (228 lei) | 267 lei | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 649 (194 lei) | 38 lei | + 411% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,827 (1,744 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (439 lei) | 363 lei | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (25 lei) | 35 lei | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 94 (28 lei) | 22 lei | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (244 lei) | 280 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 625 (187 lei) | 156 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,314 (393 lei) | 337 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,271 (380 lei) | 381 lei | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 52% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 302,031 (90,401 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (4.62 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 652 (195 lei) | 65 lei | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 73 (22 lei) | 28 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 199 (60 lei) | 29 lei | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 448 (134 lei) | 116 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (8 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (5.30 lei) | 10 lei | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (37 lei) | 29 lei | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 2% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 329 (99 lei) | 79 lei | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 171 (51 lei) | 48 lei | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 764 (229 lei) | 144 lei | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 519 (155 lei) | 135 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 7,921 (2,371 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.01 (0.60 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 553 (166 lei) | 188 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.29931
RON
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,042 prices entered by 1,069 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 34% more expensive than in Romania
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