Cost of living in Oradea, Romania vs Melbourne, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Oradea (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (AU$3.49) | AU$5.27 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.77 lei (AU$1.52) | AU$1.46 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 lei (AU$2.56) | AU$5.06 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 lei (AU$1.51) | AU$4.83 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (AU$4.02) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 lei (AU$1.15) | AU$4.57 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 lei (AU$0.80) | AU$3.20 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.17 lei (AU$1.01) | AU$5.70 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.43 lei (AU$1.73) | AU$2.82 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05 lei (AU$0.33) | AU$2.67 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Oradea (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,029 lei (AU$646) | AU$2,894 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 920 lei (AU$293) | AU$2,147 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 354 lei (AU$113) | AU$238 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,077 lei (AU$343) | AU$1,809 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 716 lei (AU$228) | AU$1,422 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230 lei (AU$73) | AU$159 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (AU$594) | AU$354 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 349 lei (AU$111) | AU$212 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Oradea (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 219 lei (AU$70) | AU$101 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (AU$51) | AU$59 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (AU$79) | AU$129 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358 lei (AU$114) | AU$131 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Oradea (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,777 lei (AU$27,948) | AU$27,303 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 lei (AU$1.69) | AU$1.38 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (AU$26) | AU$160 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Oradea (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66 lei (AU$21) | AU$72 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (AU$5.36) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (AU$3.99) | AU$4.47 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (AU$3.74) | AU$5.32 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.84 lei (AU$1.54) | AU$2.55 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (AU$3.10) | AU$3.01 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$36 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Oradea (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 lei (AU$16) | AU$51 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (AU$12) | AU$39 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 lei (AU$26) | AU$226 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 lei (AU$36) | AU$78 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (AU$5.03) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (AU$2.73) | AU$4.40 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (AU$1.86) | AU$10 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,039 lei (AU$649) | AU$634 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (AU$0.20) | AU$0.25 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (AU$42) | AU$72 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (AU$5.00) | AU$33 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.31840
AUD
/
RON
Do you live in Melbourne? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 74% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 135% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Copenhagen is 15% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Montreal is 45% more expensive than in Manila
- Cost of living in New York City is 114% more expensive than in Beijing
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 57% cheaper than in Houston, Texas
- Cost of living in Sarajevo is 12% more expensive than in Novi Sad
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 21% more expensive than in Seoul
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brisbane (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Adelaide (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sydney (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Oradea (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,800 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,255 (10,222 lei) in Oradea.
Prices recently added
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Lisbon costs €8 (less than a minute ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Santiago costs CH$600,000 (35 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Vienna costs €850 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bucaramanga costs COL$23,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Queretaro costs Mex$ 250 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in São Paulo costs R$ 5,000 (about 3 hours ago)