Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (33 lei) | 21 lei | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.01 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (5.78 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (4.56 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (4.93 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (30 lei) | 25 lei | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (7 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (3.00 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 142% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (4,762 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (3,187 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (314 lei) | 489 lei | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (3,589 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (2,219 lei) | 751 lei | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (236 lei) | 277 lei | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (153 lei) | 28 lei | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (1,371 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (454 lei) | 312 lei | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (208 lei) | 101 lei | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (140 lei) | 149 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (390 lei) | 233 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (385 lei) | 311 lei | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 62% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (102,073 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (3.97 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (200 lei) | 81 lei | + 148% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (40 lei) | 20 lei | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (18 lei) | 26 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (39 lei) | 33 lei | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 443 (121 lei) | 92 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (7 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (5.52 lei) | 8 lei | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (39 lei) | 16 lei | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (117 lei) | 56 lei | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (50 lei) | 38 lei | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (198 lei) | 100 lei | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (170 lei) | 78 lei | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (10 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (2,112 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (0.45 lei) | 0.65 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (154 lei) | 130 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 622 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 7,827 lei (R 28,579) in Cape Town to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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