Cost of living in Oradea, Romania vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Oradea (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (AU$3.55) | AU$4.99 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.77 lei (AU$1.55) | AU$1.27 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 lei (AU$2.61) | AU$4.99 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 lei (AU$1.53) | AU$4.99 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (AU$4.09) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.62 lei (AU$1.17) | AU$4.35 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 lei (AU$0.81) | AU$3.46 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.17 lei (AU$1.03) | AU$4.73 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.43 lei (AU$1.76) | AU$3.13 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05 lei (AU$0.34) | AU$1.79 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Oradea (Romania) is 72% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,029 lei (AU$657) | AU$2,461 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 920 lei (AU$298) | AU$1,879 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 354 lei (AU$115) | AU$140 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,077 lei (AU$349) | AU$1,843 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 716 lei (AU$232) | AU$1,301 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230 lei (AU$75) | AU$92 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (AU$10) | AU$52 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (AU$605) | AU$573 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 349 lei (AU$113) | AU$177 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Oradea (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 219 lei (AU$71) | AU$100 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (AU$52) | AU$60 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (AU$80) | AU$157 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358 lei (AU$116) | AU$117 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Oradea (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,777 lei (AU$28,426) | AU$25,963 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 lei (AU$1.71) | AU$1.45 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (AU$27) | AU$100 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Oradea (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66 lei (AU$21) | AU$71 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (AU$5.45) | AU$6 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (AU$4.06) | AU$4.60 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (AU$3.81) | AU$5.36 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.84 lei (AU$1.57) | AU$3.19 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (AU$3.15) | AU$3.88 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$25 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Oradea (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 lei (AU$16) | AU$52 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (AU$12) | AU$27 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 lei (AU$26) | AU$162 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112 lei (AU$36) | AU$108 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (AU$5.11) | AU$14 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (AU$2.78) | AU$4.46 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (AU$1.89) | AU$7 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,039 lei (AU$660) | AU$594 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (AU$0.20) | AU$0.83 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (AU$43) | AU$53 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (AU$5.09) | AU$27 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oradea (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,026 (9,343 lei) in Oradea.
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