- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Constanţa
- Akita
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Cost of living in Constanţa, Romania compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (¥780) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥528) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (¥293) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 lei (¥116) | ¥168 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (¥258) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (¥126) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (¥350) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.63 lei (¥99) | ¥600 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (¥65) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 lei (¥75) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (¥640) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 lei (¥155) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.47 lei (¥40) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,915 lei (¥52,275) | ¥82,500 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,292 lei (¥35,254) | ¥85,000 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 lei (¥10,347) | ¥15,000 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315 lei (¥35,882) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 842 lei (¥22,992) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 247 lei (¥6,735) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 43 lei (¥1,179) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,408 lei (¥38,419) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (¥9,566) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (¥919) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (¥525) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (¥7,103) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 213 lei (¥5,811) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (¥7,737) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 355 lei (¥9,692) | - | - | |
| 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 | 66,179 lei (¥1,806,196) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (¥148) | ¥158 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80 lei (¥2,170) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (¥497) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (¥743) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (¥702) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 82 lei (¥2,235) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (¥637) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (¥328) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (¥406) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (¥147) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (¥218) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 lei (¥469) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (¥1,772) | ¥5,000 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (¥1,088) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 78 lei (¥2,115) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (¥3,637) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥643) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥267) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (¥188) | ¥550 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 805 lei (¥21,972) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (¥21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (¥3,490) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (¥421) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥375,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥315,363
(11,555 lei)
in Constanţa.
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