Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (36 lei) | 32 lei | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (4.75 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (6 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (7 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (5.69 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (5.51 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 94 (25 lei) | 25 lei | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (5.91 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (4.05 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 86% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,776 (3,616 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,394 (2,991 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,511 (397 lei) | 390 lei | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,171 (1,882 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,038 (1,585 lei) | 914 lei | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,090 (286 lei) | 253 lei | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 711 (187 lei) | 32 lei | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,312 (1,394 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,834 (481 lei) | 330 lei | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 49 (13 lei) | 23 lei | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 802 (210 lei) | 261 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 518 (136 lei) | 131 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,655 (434 lei) | 270 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,295 (340 lei) | 251 lei | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 295,184 (77,485 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (5.98 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (131 lei) | 74 lei | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 153 (40 lei) | 21 lei | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (16 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (61 lei) | 28 lei | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 606 (159 lei) | 84 lei | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (8 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 29 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 144 (38 lei) | 16 lei | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 437 (115 lei) | 69 lei | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 224 (59 lei) | 43 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 685 (180 lei) | 166 lei | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 633 (166 lei) | 135 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 79 (21 lei) | 21 lei | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (8 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,225 (2,422 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.85 (0.49 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 462 (121 lei) | 121 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 553 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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