- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Africa compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 104 (33 lei) | 29 lei | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.56 lei) | 4.59 lei | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (5.85 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (7 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (6 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (5.23 lei) | 3.17 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (28 lei) | 26 lei | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (5.13 lei) | 5.38 lei | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (3.57 lei) | 2.37 lei | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 98% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,564 (4,894 lei) | 2,609 lei | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,160 (3,195 lei) | 1,639 lei | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,381 (434 lei) | 395 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,077 (3,483 lei) | 1,500 lei | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,744 (2,121 lei) | 1,019 lei | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 935 (294 lei) | 256 lei | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 665 (209 lei) | 35 lei | + 496% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,921 (1,862 lei) | 1,513 lei | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,691 (532 lei) | 325 lei | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (27 lei) | 33 lei | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 51 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 29% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 790 (248 lei) | 256 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 659 (207 lei) | 142 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,293 (407 lei) | 327 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,298 (408 lei) | 355 lei | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 40% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 274,714 (86,380 lei) | 81,526 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (4.31 lei) | 5.16 lei | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 548 (172 lei) | 65 lei | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (19 lei) | 27 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 218 (69 lei) | 25 lei | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 419 (132 lei) | 108 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (8 lei) | 5.33 lei | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (5.25 lei) | 10 lei | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 140 (44 lei) | 28 lei | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 351 (110 lei) | 73 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 155 (49 lei) | 46 lei | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 820 (258 lei) | 141 lei | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 572 (180 lei) | 136 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,295 (2,923 lei) | 2,625 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.59 (0.81 lei) | 0.88 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 574 (181 lei) | 192 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 41% more expensive than in Romania
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