Cost of living in South Africa compared to Romania
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (34 lei) | 35 lei | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (4.47 lei) | 5.23 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (5.96 lei) | 5.79 lei | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (7 lei) | 4.08 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (5.65 lei) | 2.58 lei | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (6 lei) | 3.83 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (3.95 lei) | 2.89 lei | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,484 (4,455 lei) | 3,154 lei | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,994 (3,163 lei) | 1,963 lei | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,331 (383 lei) | 470 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,100 (2,618 lei) | 1,779 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,480 (1,864 lei) | 1,280 lei | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 824 (237 lei) | 312 lei | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 (219 lei) | 33 lei | + 571% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,833 (1,391 lei) | 1,245 lei | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,618 (466 lei) | 375 lei | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 100 (29 lei) | 51 lei | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (10 lei) | 29 lei | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 766 (220 lei) | 262 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 544 (156 lei) | 148 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,316 (379 lei) | 357 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,293 (372 lei) | 325 lei | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 51% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 318,155 (91,543 lei) | 91,985 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 17 (4.88 lei) | 5.58 lei | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 787 (226 lei) | 80 lei | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 59 (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 254 (73 lei) | 37 lei | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (121 lei) | 119 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (8 lei) | 14 lei | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (14 lei) | 17 lei | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (5.07 lei) | 14 lei | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (47 lei) | 42 lei | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| South Africa | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 307 (88 lei) | 90 lei | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 192 (55 lei) | 50 lei | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 715 (206 lei) | 176 lei | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 528 (152 lei) | 194 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (22 lei) | 25 lei | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,401 (2,993 lei) | 3,908 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.61 (0.46 lei) | 0.58 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 550 (158 lei) | 204 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (14 lei) | 21 lei | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Romania
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