Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 165 (39 lei) | 24 lei | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 77 (18 lei) | 18 lei | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (4.53 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 49 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (5.86 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 92 (22 lei) | 13 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (6 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (5.12 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (5.62 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (21 lei) | 25 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (6 lei) | 6 lei | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (4.18 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 123% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 22,528 (5,297 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 15,383 (3,617 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,263 (297 lei) | 509 lei | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,531 (2,946 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,282 (1,947 lei) | 820 lei | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 907 (213 lei) | 292 lei | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 715 (168 lei) | 28 lei | + 499% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,197 (1,222 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,649 (388 lei) | 322 lei | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 119 (28 lei) | 24 lei | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 63 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 870 (205 lei) | 108 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 639 (150 lei) | 154 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,633 (384 lei) | 241 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,356 (319 lei) | 306 lei | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,668 (93,969 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (5.54 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 595 (140 lei) | 81 lei | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 122 (29 lei) | 20 lei | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 122 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 261 (61 lei) | 29 lei | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 713 (168 lei) | 99 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 66 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 47 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 32 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 233 (55 lei) | 19 lei | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 407 (96 lei) | 57 lei | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 206 (48 lei) | 39 lei | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 941 (221 lei) | 93 lei | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 644 (151 lei) | 80 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 106 (25 lei) | 15 lei | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (9 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,964 (2,343 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.58 (0.37 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 655 (154 lei) | 132 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (12 lei) | 18 lei | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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