- Cost of Living
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- Oradea
- Zhenjiang
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Cost of living in Oradea, Romania compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Oradea (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (元34) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (元30) | 元10 | + 199% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (元17) | 元10 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.69 lei (元8) | 元12 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (元15) | 元8 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.97 lei (元8) | 元8 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (元18) | 元20 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 lei (元6.00) | 元12 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (元3.73) | 元8 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.72 lei (元6) | 元6.00 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 lei (元36) | 元30 | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.72 lei (元10) | 元5.00 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 lei (元4.33) | 元20 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Oradea (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231 lei (元2,051) | 元3,000 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,177 lei (元1,961) | 元1,500 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (元661) | 元400 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 961 lei (元1,602) | 元2,000 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 647 lei (元1,078) | 元1,000 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (元413) | 元300 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (元52) | 元100 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,764 lei (元2,940) | 元4,000 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (元565) | 元600 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (元55) | 元30 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (元40) | 元50 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Oradea (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 213 lei (元354) | 元300 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 lei (元250) | 元500 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 lei (元466) | 元500 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 339 lei (元565) | 元500 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Oradea (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,723 lei (元139,500) | 元300,000 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (元9) | 元6.00 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (元135) | 元150 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (元35) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Oradea (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 lei (元54) | 元10 | + 444% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (元37) | 元20 | + 85% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67 lei (元112) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (元30) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (元21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (元20) | 元30 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.59 lei (元8) | 元12 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (元15) | 元5.00 | + 197% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (元27) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Oradea (Romania) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 lei (元75) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (元59) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 62 lei (元103) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 lei (元181) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (元27) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (元13) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.27 lei (元9) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,054 lei (元3,423) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 lei (元1.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (元201) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (元26) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.666
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Oradea (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,200
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,508
(3,906 lei)
in Oradea.
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