- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Focşani
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Focşani, Romania compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Focşani (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 lei (元116) | 元10 | + 1058% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 lei (元41) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (元26) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (元7) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (元10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 lei (元9) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 lei (元15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 lei (元8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.46 lei (元2.41) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 lei (元3.31) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (元41) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (元9) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.49 lei (元2.47) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Focşani (Romania) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254 lei (元2,076) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 954 lei (元1,580) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 lei (元752) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600 lei (元993) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400 lei (元662) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 lei (元579) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (元57) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (元1,655) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (元579) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (元66) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (元25) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Focşani (Romania) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60 lei (元99) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 lei (元132) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 lei (元662) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 lei (元993) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Focşani (Romania) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,984 lei (元150,567) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (元9) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 313 lei (元517) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Focşani (Romania) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
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 (元21) | - | - | |
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 | ||||
Entertainment in Focşani (Romania) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
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 (元7) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (元165) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on September 17, 2016.
Exchange rate:
1.655
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Focşani (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,257
(6,198 lei)
in Focşani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元6,800
in Aksu.
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