Cost of living in Oradea, Romania vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Oradea (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (€5.08) | €16 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (€3.99) | €8 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.25) | €5.42 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.77 lei (€0.98) | €1.03 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 lei (€1.65) | €3.86 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 lei (€0.97) | €2.79 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.59) | €4.87 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 lei (€0.74) | €2.29 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 lei (€0.51) | €1.65 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.17 lei (€0.65) | €1.56 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (€4.00) | €7 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.43 lei (€1.11) | €2.04 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05 lei (€0.22) | €1.34 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Oradea (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,029 lei (€416) | €795 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 920 lei (€189) | €612 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 354 lei (€73) | €138 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,077 lei (€221) | €557 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 716 lei (€147) | €431 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230 lei (€47) | €123 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (€6) | €36 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (€383) | €440 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 349 lei (€72) | €109 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (€5.66) | €9 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Oradea (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 219 lei (€45) | €81 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (€51) | €94 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358 lei (€73) | €97 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Oradea (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,777 lei (€18,001) | €23,679 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 lei (€1.09) | €1.43 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €36 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (€4.61) | €18 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Oradea (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (€4.43) | €13 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66 lei (€14) | €27 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (€3.45) | €5.06 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.57) | €3.12 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.41) | €3.14 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.84 lei (€0.99) | €1.93 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.00) | €2.33 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (€4.08) | €16 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Oradea (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 lei (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 lei (€16) | €73 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 lei (€23) | €63 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.24) | €7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€1.76) | €2.42 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (€1.20) | €2.71 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,039 lei (€418) | €466 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.22) | €6 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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