Cost of living in Craiova, Romania vs Turku, Finland
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (€4.81) | €11 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (€3.42) | €8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.08) | €5.34 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 lei (€1.03) | €1.05 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.16) | €2.36 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (€0.88) | €3.42 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.04) | €5.39 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (€0.71) | €2.55 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (€0.49) | €0.96 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.06 lei (€0.63) | €2.03 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (€4.80) | €13 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.28 lei (€1.08) | €2.74 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 lei (€0.30) | €1.39 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,732 lei (€355) | €1,158 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,233 lei (€253) | €842 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (€86) | €99 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,065 lei (€218) | €741 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 774 lei (€159) | €548 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 lei (€60) | €55 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (€10) | €17 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,625 lei (€333) | €373 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€69) | €94 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (€4.62) | €33 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (€30) | €31 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 lei (€54) | €97 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 lei (€65) | €91 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,775 lei (€14,109) | €31,119 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.59 lei (€1.15) | €1.47 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (€15) | €53 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (€3.37) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (€14) | €90 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (€4.14) | €5.83 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.73) | €3.86 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.20) | €3.99 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (€1.15) | €1.73 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.80) | €2.51 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (€4.79) | €23 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (€7) | €27 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (€29) | €103 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (€26) | €91 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.03) | €8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.61) | €3.44 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (€1.31) | €5.44 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,450 lei (€503) | €442 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (€0.12) | €0.07 | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 lei (€22) | €54 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.34) | €6 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Turku you would need to make just about €1,706 (8,315 lei) in Craiova.
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