Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (€5.46) | €15 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.67) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.21) | €4.80 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (€0.81) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (€2.02) | €3.22 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (€1.05) | €2.46 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.72) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (€0.82) | €2.51 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (€0.47) | €1.88 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (€0.67) | €1.27 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.32) | €2.41 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (€0.39) | €1.65 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (€326) | €1,740 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (€198) | €1,413 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (€70) | €167 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (€231) | €1,102 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (€144) | €770 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (€49) | €96 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€7) | €30 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (€383) | €545 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (€90) | €153 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (€3.79) | €14 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (€48) | €95 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (€30) | €46 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (€56) | €125 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (€70) | €164 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 69% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (€16,581) | €26,204 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (€1.10) | €1.64 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (€13) | €89 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (€4.35) | €22 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (€3.79) | €5.90 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (€4.36) | €12 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (€4.92) | €4.09 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.82) | €3.21 | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.45) | €3.69 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.52) | €1.66 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.60) | €2.38 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (€4.96) | €23 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (€15) | €45 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (€32) | €94 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (€32) | €73 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.76) | €9 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€1.87) | €2.98 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (€1.11) | €4.40 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (€41) | €44 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.11) | €7 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,173 (10,598 lei) in Arad.
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