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Cost of living in Constanţa, Romania compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 lei (¥895) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥549) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (¥309) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.62 lei (¥132) | ¥168 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (¥328) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 lei (¥153) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (¥464) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.17 lei (¥119) | ¥600 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 lei (¥66) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.98 lei (¥85) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (¥745) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.75 lei (¥164) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67 lei (¥48) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,198 lei (¥62,736) | ¥82,500 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,352 lei (¥38,611) | ¥85,000 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 lei (¥11,412) | ¥15,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,322 lei (¥37,749) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 854 lei (¥24,378) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 249 lei (¥7,098) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (¥948) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,582 lei (¥45,163) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 373 lei (¥10,649) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 lei (¥903) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (¥513) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (¥7,780) | ¥7,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 lei (¥4,326) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311 lei (¥8,873) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 451 lei (¥12,867) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,335 lei (¥1,950,864) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.24 lei (¥149) | ¥158 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 89 lei (¥2,536) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (¥549) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (¥711) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (¥587) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 110 lei (¥3,144) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 22 lei (¥620) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥372) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (¥450) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.86 lei (¥139) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (¥238) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (¥514) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (¥2,157) | ¥5,000 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (¥1,129) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 lei (¥2,515) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 lei (¥4,263) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥695) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥279) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (¥197) | ¥550 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,371 lei (¥67,685) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (¥22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei (¥4,264) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (¥465) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥271,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥239,296
(8,382 lei)
in Constanţa.
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