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Cost of living in Constanţa, Romania compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (¥798) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥527) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (¥310) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.74 lei (¥130) | ¥168 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (¥302) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.04 lei (¥138) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (¥445) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 lei (¥111) | ¥600 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (¥61) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.98 lei (¥82) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (¥731) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.87 lei (¥161) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.65 lei (¥45) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,141 lei (¥58,696) | ¥82,500 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,353 lei (¥37,095) | ¥85,000 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422 lei (¥11,576) | ¥15,000 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289 lei (¥35,322) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 842 lei (¥23,075) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (¥7,278) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (¥910) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,436 lei (¥39,355) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (¥8,986) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (¥893) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (¥524) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (¥7,316) | ¥7,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (¥3,877) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316 lei (¥8,672) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 451 lei (¥12,354) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,335 lei (¥1,873,049) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (¥146) | ¥158 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 89 lei (¥2,434) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (¥530) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 lei (¥652) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (¥571) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (¥3,167) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 22 lei (¥605) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥356) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (¥445) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 lei (¥149) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (¥235) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (¥494) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (¥2,010) | ¥5,000 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (¥1,114) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 103 lei (¥2,817) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (¥3,575) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥667) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥268) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (¥189) | ¥550 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,371 lei (¥64,985) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (¥21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei (¥4,094) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (¥446) | ¥463 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.410
JPY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥267,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥232,504
(8,483 lei)
in Constanţa.
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