Cost of living in South Africa compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 101 (30 lei) | 33 lei | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (17 lei) | 21 lei | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.35 lei) | 5.13 lei | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (6 lei) | 5.34 lei | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (7 lei) | 3.81 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (5.97 lei) | 2.82 lei | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (4.99 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (6 lei) | 5.85 lei | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (3.54 lei) | 2.52 lei | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 63% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,950 (4,437 lei) | 2,810 lei | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,358 (2,777 lei) | 1,722 lei | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,232 (366 lei) | 403 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,670 (3,167 lei) | 1,613 lei | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,520 (1,935 lei) | 1,077 lei | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 810 (240 lei) | 236 lei | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 620 (184 lei) | 35 lei | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,984 (1,479 lei) | 1,545 lei | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,409 (418 lei) | 361 lei | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (23 lei) | 39 lei | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 43 (13 lei) | 29 lei | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 746 (221 lei) | 238 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 643 (191 lei) | 151 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,285 (381 lei) | 328 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,149 (341 lei) | 356 lei | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 42% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 310,008 (92,008 lei) | 84,914 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (4.76 lei) | 5.75 lei | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 609 (181 lei) | 69 lei | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (19 lei) | 26 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 239 (71 lei) | 30 lei | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (137 lei) | 133 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 45 (13 lei) | 16 lei | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 55 (16 lei) | 17 lei | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (5.75 lei) | 9 lei | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 343 (102 lei) | 98 lei | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (51 lei) | 49 lei | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 753 (224 lei) | 155 lei | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 521 (155 lei) | 134 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (19 lei) | 22 lei | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,373 (2,188 lei) | 2,177 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.77 (0.53 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 540 (160 lei) | 187 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 25% more expensive than in Romania
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