- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Japan
- Focşani
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Focşani, Romania compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Focşani (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 lei (¥1,928) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 lei (¥689) | ¥1,200 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (¥441) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (¥110) | ¥168 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (¥165) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 lei (¥150) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 lei (¥246) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 lei (¥131) | ¥600 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.46 lei (¥40) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 lei (¥55) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (¥689) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (¥150) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.49 lei (¥41) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Focşani (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254 lei (¥34,560) | ¥82,500 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 954 lei (¥26,295) | ¥85,000 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 lei (¥12,521) | ¥15,000 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600 lei (¥16,529) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400 lei (¥11,020) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 lei (¥9,642) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (¥943) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (¥27,549) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (¥9,642) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (¥1,102) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (¥413) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Focşani (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60 lei (¥1,653) | ¥7,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 lei (¥2,204) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 lei (¥11,020) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 lei (¥16,529) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Focşani (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,984 lei (¥2,506,498) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (¥148) | ¥158 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 313 lei (¥8,611) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Focşani (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥344) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Focşani (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.00 lei (¥110) | ¥550 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (¥2,755) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| 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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.549
JPY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Focşani (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥251,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥219,772
(7,978 lei)
in Focşani.
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