Romania

Compared with South Africa, using real observed prices.

Baseline: South Africa = 1×

Romania vs

South Africa

Overall verdict

Romania is about 1.22× South Africa.

Average across 4 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs South Africa = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is South Africa. A bar running right means Romania is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

South Africa South Africa = 1×

Romania is pricier →

🎟 Leisure 1 item

×1.44
⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.24
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.18
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.06

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×1.44

Romania ZAR 1,149 EUR 59.99

South Africa ZAR 799.00 ZAR 799

Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.25

Romania ZAR 34.30 USD 2.087

South Africa ZAR 27.44 USD 1.67

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.23

Romania ZAR 31.40 USD 1.911

South Africa ZAR 25.62 USD 1.559

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×1.18

Romania ZAR 65.03 RON 17.45

South Africa ZAR 54.90 ZAR 54.9

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.06

Romania ZAR 3.73 USD 0.222

South Africa ZAR 3.51 USD 0.209

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com