Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (30 lei) | 24 lei | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (4.77 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (5.94 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (6 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (4.53 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (5.58 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (26 lei) | 25 lei | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (5.48 lei) | 6 lei | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (3.22 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,068 (2,775 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,659 (2,422 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,645 (413 lei) | 509 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,998 (1,755 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,928 (1,486 lei) | 820 lei | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,020 (256 lei) | 292 lei | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 415 (104 lei) | 28 lei | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,308 (1,080 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,697 (426 lei) | 322 lei | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (22 lei) | 24 lei | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 143 (36 lei) | 13 lei | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 715 (179 lei) | 108 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 527 (132 lei) | 154 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,305 (327 lei) | 241 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (327 lei) | 306 lei | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 93% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 370,249 (92,828 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (5.41 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,001 (251 lei) | 81 lei | + 211% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 134 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (59 lei) | 29 lei | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (116 lei) | 99 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (6 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (5.00 lei) | 9 lei | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 331 (83 lei) | 57 lei | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (55 lei) | 39 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (199 lei) | 93 lei | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (136 lei) | 80 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (7 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (1,959 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (0.42 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 539 (135 lei) | 132 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (12 lei) | 18 lei | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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