- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Constanţa
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Cost of living in Constanţa, Romania compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (¥812) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥550) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (¥305) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 lei (¥121) | ¥168 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (¥269) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (¥131) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (¥364) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.63 lei (¥103) | ¥600 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (¥68) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 lei (¥78) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (¥666) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 lei (¥161) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.47 lei (¥42) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,915 lei (¥54,419) | ¥82,500 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,292 lei (¥36,700) | ¥85,000 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 lei (¥10,771) | ¥15,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315 lei (¥37,354) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 842 lei (¥23,935) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 247 lei (¥7,011) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 43 lei (¥1,228) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,408 lei (¥39,995) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (¥9,959) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (¥957) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (¥546) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (¥7,394) | ¥7,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 213 lei (¥6,049) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (¥8,055) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 355 lei (¥10,090) | - | - | |
| 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 | 66,179 lei (¥1,880,297) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (¥154) | ¥158 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80 lei (¥2,259) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (¥518) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (¥773) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (¥731) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 82 lei (¥2,327) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (¥663) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (¥342) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (¥423) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (¥154) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (¥227) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 lei (¥488) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (¥1,844) | ¥5,000 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (¥1,132) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 78 lei (¥2,202) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (¥3,787) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥669) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥278) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (¥196) | ¥550 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 805 lei (¥22,873) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (¥22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (¥3,633) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (¥445) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥231,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥199,352
(7,016 lei)
in Constanţa.
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