Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Craiova | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (kr36) | kr150 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (kr25) | kr85 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (kr18) | kr38 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.24 lei (kr8) | kr14 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 lei (kr19) | kr32 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (kr8) | kr20 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (kr18) | kr43 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 lei (kr5.49) | kr17 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (kr4.01) | kr13 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (kr4.98) | kr9 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (kr39) | kr81 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (kr8) | kr20 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.90 lei (kr2.86) | kr10 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Craiova | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,125 lei (kr3,188) | kr12,078 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336 lei (kr2,004) | kr10,088 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 lei (kr718) | kr797 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,119 lei (kr1,678) | kr8,998 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 811 lei (kr1,217) | kr6,853 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 lei (kr479) | kr621 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (kr70) | kr164 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (kr2,759) | kr2,390 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (kr473) | kr488 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (kr63) | kr43 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (kr31) | kr230 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (kr386) | kr622 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (kr213) | kr294 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 lei (kr427) | kr789 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (kr514) | kr1,009 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Craiova | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr314,482 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (kr9) | kr15 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (kr99) | kr467 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (kr31) | kr408 | - 92% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Craiova | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (kr57) | kr37 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (kr43) | kr82 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (kr107) | kr500 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (kr34) | kr37 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (kr19) | kr31 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (kr22) | kr18 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.67 lei (kr9) | kr12 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (kr13) | kr17 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (kr36) | kr202 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Craiova | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 lei (kr97) | kr297 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (kr61) | kr209 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (kr208) | kr455 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (kr188) | kr541 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (kr24) | kr77 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (kr12) | kr49 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (kr11) | kr42 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,267 lei (kr4,901) | kr3,632 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (kr191) | kr211 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (kr28) | kr54 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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